Iran maintains a specialized maritime strategy divided between the traditional Artesh Navy and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy. A central component of this strategy is the use of Ghadir-class midget submarines, which are specifically designed for the shallow, rocky environments of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. These small, domestically produced vessels allow Iran to conduct asymmetric warfare, including mine-laying and stealthy ambushes, providing a cost-effective way to challenge larger naval forces in one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints.
- Iran operates two distinct naval forces: the regular Artesh Navy for blue-water missions and the Revolutionary Guard Navy (IRGCN) for coastal defense.
- The IRGCN utilizes Ghadir-class midget submarines, which were originally reverse-engineered from North Korean Yono-class designs.
- Midget submarines are highly effective in shallow waters where their small size and low noise profile make them difficult for sonar to detect.
- These vessels are primary tools for asymmetric operations, such as laying naval mines and conducting surprise torpedo attacks against larger surface ships.
- The strategic focus of these submarines is the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for approximately 20% of the world’s total oil consumption.
- Iran is currently modernizing its fleet with the indigenous Fateh-class submarine, which is larger than the Ghadir-class and offers increased endurance and firepower.
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“Midget Submarines”? Does that mean small submarines or subs for very small people? (asking for a friend).
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Just to remind that Iran has never attacked another Country or wanted a weapon of mass destruction .
So this guy admits he has no information on the midget submarines but he still reaches a conclusion. This is one of the signs you look for as you decide to give people credence or not
Hurmoz is gift for Europe because of Trump war so they should thanks Trump and trump thanks Israel because Israel pushed trump to attack Iran. Now Iran gets money for every ship pass through hurmoz
We had the experience but missed the meaning.
~ T. S. Eilot.
Four Quarters 'The Dry Salvages' 1941.
WAR is HELL.
Ask C.A.R.
Heaven forbid the U.S. take responsibility for the mess they created.
France 24 continues it's love affair with Think Tanks.
The framing is always interesting with western establishment analysts and news channels. So when they stop ships, they are “attacking shipping” but when the US does it, in Iranian waters, they are “enforcing the blockade”. Which is illegal and an act of war, but that’s not important for the viewers to know.
So let me get this straight. This Navy tactical genius says that after a deal, they'll go in and do 'man-on-man' escort in case Iran might attack… Then why are they not moving in now? At least they would not start the fight so close to Iranian guns. Lol.