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Iran Deploys Ghadir-Class Mini Submarines to Assert Control Over Strategic Strait of Hormuz

May 12, 2026
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Iran Deploys Ghadir-Class Mini Submarines to Assert Control Over Strategic Strait of Hormuz

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Iran has deployed at least 16 Ghadir-class midget submarines to the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to maintain its blockade of the critical waterway following US and Israeli strikes on February 28. While Tehran positions these vessels as an invisible deterrent, analysts note their technical limitations, including noise and maintenance issues. This escalation further threatens global energy transit, complicating potential US.

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