IRGC Goes Ballistic? Why US Navy Fears Iran’s Tiny Ghadir Subs More than China’s Aircraft Carriers
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Iran has stationed several mini-submarines of the Ghadir class in the Strait of Hormus. The units are supposed to increase the pressure on the US and could further endanger shipping traffic in the Persian Gulf.
IRGC goes ballistic? Why US Navy fears Iran’s tiny Ghadir subs more than China’s aircraft carriers
Iran has deployed its stealthy Ghadir-class mini submarines deep inside the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh fears of a dangerous naval escalation with the United States. Iranian commanders say the submarines are positioned against “threats” in one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints. Designed for shallow-water warfare, the tiny diesel-electric submarines can reportedly dive within seconds, lay naval mines and launch torpedoes from hidde…
Silent hunters, dead signals: Iran positions its mini submarines as "invisible guards" at the most important sea route in the world. At the same time, disruptions of the ship-location systems in the Persian Gulf are increasing. Tehran's blockade is expanding. Our current edition comes at the right time: "Zion's Hell Knight. How Netanyahu is tearing the USA down." Read more here. Around 120 ships showed positions on Monday [...] The article Hormu…
Iran has confirmed the deployment of national-made mini-submarines of the Ghadir class in the Strait of Hormuz, in a context of growing tension with the U.S. Navy, according to statements made on 10 May 2026 by the commander of the Iranian Navy, during a naval exercise in tribute to the sailors who died aboard the Dena frigate. The Ghadir class was designed specifically for the confined waters of the Persian Gulf, where the intense maritime traf…
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