An Iranian woman, Raheleh Tahmasbi, who previously grabbed the attention of media and state officials as the first female seafarer of Iran, has made history for this time around after being promoted to the rank of naval captain. Raheleh Tahmasbi started her seafaring career in 2010 with a sailor certificate in Bandar Lengeh port city, southern Iran....

An Iranian woman has picked a job which has proved to be a whole new ball game for her: maritime sailing. When the topic of sea and navigation comes up, the very first thing that crosses your mind is the image of men with muscular builds huffing and puffing when weighing the anchor on a ship. Female naval officers piloting a ship or taking care ...