IRIS ''Bandar Abbas'' () is the lead ship of the that are used as fleet supply ships and are operated by the

Islamic Republic of Iran Navy The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN; ), also referred as the Iranian Navy (abbreviated NEDAJA; ), is the naval warfare service branch of Iran's regular military, the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, Islamic Republic of Iran Army (''Artesh''). I ...

, the regular branch. It is named after the port city of

Bandar Abbas Bandar Abbas (, ) is a city in the Central District of Bandar Abbas County, Hormozgan province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. Bandar Abbas is a port on the southern coast of the country, on the Persian ...

, home to an important naval base of Iran Navy. The ship is operated as a combined tanker and store ship, which carries victuals, armament, and general stores which is essential to replenish ships at sea since there are no facilities for replenishment at sea (RAS).

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Bandar Abbas Ship classes of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Auxiliary replenishment ship classes Auxiliary depot ship classes Ships built in Germany Supply ships of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy