The accident took place on Wednesday in Iran’s northern province of Gilan due to strong winds and a sea storm, the Iranian Armed Forces said in a statement.
The damage is expected to be repaired shortly, according to military experts.
Two people are reportedly missing as a result of the incident, while another 14 require medical assistance.
Iranian home-made Davamand frigate, previously known as Velayat, has the ability to carry helicopters, anti-ship missiles, surface-to-air missiles, torpedoes, modern guns and air defence guns.
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