The War With Iran The Nziv Report FEB 22, 2026
Iran deploys 20 mini submarines in threat to US navy
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Tehran signals escalation in the Persian Gulf as American carrier groups operate nearby.
Iran has deployed more than 20 Ghadir-class mini submarines in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, in what officials describe as a direct response to increased US military presence in the region, including carrier strike groups centered around the USS Abraham Lincoln and the USS Gerald R. Ford.
The move is widely viewed as a strategic signal from Tehran aimed at deterring potential US action while reinforcing its leverage in ongoing diplomatic maneuvering.
CAPABILITIES OF THE GHADIR-CLASS
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