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National Interest: Iran's Underwater Advantage is Staggering
Iran's navy has highly unorthodox prioritization, but that does not mean it is weak.
Key Point: Perhaps the most striking aspect of Iran’s submarine roster is its sheer size, especially in relation to the rest of its navy.
Tensions continue to mount between Washington and Iran, with every week bringing forth a new round of diplomatic threats and accusations.
Back in 2019, Revolutionary Guards commander Maj. Gen. Hossein Salami gave a blistering speech in which he assured the Iranian parliament that the “vulnerability” of American aircraft carriers will prevent the U.S. military from challenging Iranian power in the Persian Gulf. Such rhetoric is par for the course for Iranian officials and state media, who project unwavering confidence in Iranian military capabilities.
But just how capable is Iran’s conventional military, and do they really have the means to effectively resist a U.S. offensive?
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WNU Editor: Iran currently fields a whopping 34 submarines. In a place like the Persian Gulf, they will be a formidible force.
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