Iran expands mini-submarine and missile boat force to counter U.S. and allied power in Gulf

Brussels, Belgium, October 9, 2025, 10:14 AM (CEST) - Iran is reshaping its maritime warfare capabilities with a focused investment in small, heavily armed submarines and fast, missile-equipped surface vessels. Defense analysts say the shift reflects a deliberate move away from conventional blue-water power toward a more agile, layered force designed to offset U.S. and allied naval advantages in the Persian Gulf and nearby waters. Read full Naval News at this link ...

An Iranian fast attack craft armed with anti-ship missiles patrols coastal waters during naval exercises in the Persian Gulf. (Picture source: Iranian media)

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