Washington is pressuring Brazil to reject Iranian warships
Brazil is under pressure from the United States to reject the Makran and Dena to enter Rio de Janeiro's port. The arrival and departure dates for crew members are set for February 26 – March 3
On January 13, the Brazilian authorities gave the go-ahead for the Makran and Dena to enter Rio de Janeiro's port. However, because of "diplomatic sensitivity," the ships' arrival in Rio was postponed just before Lula's travel to Washington at Biden's invitation. The arrival and departure dates for crew members are set for February 26 – March 3. The Iranian navy's largest ship is the helicopter-equipped Makran. In addition to its cannons, the Dena frigate can also launch missiles and torpedoes. U.S. officials saw the South Atlantic activity as a dangerous exhibition of Iranian naval might to enter the Panama Canal shortly after Brazil. Under Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's orders, Iranian generals have emphasized the necessity to expand their military's capabilities and the navy's presence in international waters.