Tehran, Jan 14, IRNA - During the final stage of the naval drill called 'Eghtedar 99' in Iran, a foreign submarine was spotted, the public relations office of Iran’s Army reported.

The submarine aimed to approach the military exercise area, the Office reported.

When it was identified by the anti-submarine helicopters, left the area right away, it added.    

The two-day naval drill dubbed 'Eghtedar 99' started in Makran Coast and the northern Indian Ocean on Wednesday.

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