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Iran<\/a> says it has deployed small submarines to act as an “invisible guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz amid a series of rejected peace deals between Tehran and the U.S., according to reports.<\/p>\n

The deployment claim came as analysts said that although the Iranian Ghadir-class mini-subs could threaten U.S. naval forces, the vessels\u2019 limited range, firepower and endurance would blunt any real strategic impact.<\/p>\n

The submarine deployment was highlighted by Bloomberg<\/a> and first reported by the semi-official Tasnim News Agency.<\/p>\n

Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, commander of Iran\u2019s navy, said that his forces deployed its light submarine<\/a>, referred to as the “dolphins of the Persian Gulf,” according to the Iranian state media outlet.<\/p>\n

IRAN TURNS TO PUTIN AS US TALKS COLLAPSE, HORMUZ STANDOFF THREATENS GLOBAL OIL FLOW<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

It also comes as Tehran seeks to reinforce its control over the strait, now defining it as a far larger zone, Reuters<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n

“Time would be limited, probably a couple of days at the most,” defense analyst Tom Shugart<\/a> told Fox News Digital about the Iranian vessel deployment.<\/p>\n

The retired U.S. Navy submarine warfare officer also said the small diesel-electric submarines face fundamental operational constraints.<\/p>\n

IRAN HOLDS WORLD ENERGY HOSTAGE WITH ‘NIGHTMARE’ STRAIT OF HORMUZ SEA MINES, FORMER CENTCOM OFFICIAL WARNS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“If they run their diesel engines to snorkel and recharge batteries, that could generate sound that could be detected,” Shugart<\/a> said.<\/p>\n

“Their snorkel mast projecting from the water could be detected by radars on patrol aircraft or helicopters,” Shugart added.<\/p>\n

The submarines are said to be designed for shallow waters like the Strait of Hormuz and can operate quietly for limited periods on battery power.<\/p>\n

“While they may be able to sit on the bottom for a while and operate somewhat quietly on their batteries for a while, they have no air-independent propulsion system (AIP) like more modern diesel-electric submarines,” Shugart said before adding that they\u2019ll, “eventually have to come up and snorkel. This will make them more vulnerable to detection and destruction.”<\/p>\n

INSIDE IRAN\u2019S MILITARY: MISSILES, MILITIAS AND A FORCE BUILT FOR SURVIVAL<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The IRGC Navy is said to be the sole operator of this class of submarine, all of which serve in the Southern Fleet.<\/p>\n

“Any remaining Ghadirs, if they exist and are actually deployed, may be able to lay mines<\/a> and may be able to threaten merchant ships,” Shugart warned.<\/p>\n

“But I don\u2019t see them as a serious threat to U.S. Navy warships<\/a> \u2014 and certainly not to U.S. submarines,” he said.<\/p>\n

“But I can say for sure that I wouldn\u2019t want to go out on one in the current environment.”<\/p>\n

HORMUZ CHOKE POINT PERSISTS AS IRAN HALTS OIL TRAFFIC DESPITE TRUMP CEASEFIRE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The U.S. Navy confirmed May 10 that a U.S. Navy Ohio-class nuclear-armed submarine<\/a> had arrived in Gibraltar.<\/p>\n

“The port visit demonstrates U.S. capability, flexibility and continuing commitment to its NATO<\/a> allies,” U.S. Sixth Fleet Public Affairs said in a statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines are undetectable launch platforms for submarine-launched ballistic missiles, providing the U.S. with its most survivable leg of the nuclear triad,” it added.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Shugart\u2019s remarks came as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed<\/a>, with commercial tanker traffic largely choked off amid ongoing military activity and the continued U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.<\/p>\n

The United Arab Emirates and South Korea reported new strikes on stranded vessels Wednesday, while the IRGC increased its fast-attack craft activity<\/a>, according to reports.<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump<\/u><\/a> has maintained Iran\u2019s navy is “completely obliterated.”<\/p>\n

The Pentagon did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital\u2019s request for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/world\/iran-says-small-subs-deployed-strait-hormuz-expert-explains-threat-vulnerable-detection <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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