Bryan Clark is a senior fellow and director of the Centre for Defence Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute.
Bryan Clark is a senior fellow and director of the Centre for Defence Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute.
It’s interesting that Clark mentions Iran’s two navies but doesn’t explain how the IRGC and Artesh coordinate submarine operations. Are the midget subs actually combat-ready or just showpieces?
Iran’s small subs might be more of a nuisance than a real threat, but if they can lay mines or target tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, that’s still a big concern for global oil shipments.
The fog of war makes it impossible to verify anything coming out of the region. (f4d0e2)
I wonder if the aging midget subs are being replaced by newer Iranian-designed boats. The article doesn’t mention any recent upgrades or exercises involving them.
The fog of war makes it impossible to verify anything coming out of the region. (f50c70)
Clark downplays the subs, but don’t forget the Houthis used similar small boats against Saudi tankers. Asymmetric threats are real, especially in the Gulf.
The destruction of critical infrastructure is daily life now for millions. (4fbe07)