IRAN UNVEILS GAME-CHANGING UNDERWATER MISSILES: “WE MAY USE THEM SOON”
GREATRIBUNETVBEWS–IRAN’S Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed to possess advanced underwater-launched missile technology, sparking concerns about regional security
Key Issues:
– _”We have missiles that are launched from underwater; their speed is 100 meters per second,”_ – Brigadier General Ali Fadavi, IRGC Deputy Commander
– Underwater Launch Capability: Iran claims to have missiles that can be launched from submerged platforms, including submarines, with speeds of 100 meters per second (360 km/h).
– _”These systems represent a qualitative shift in our maritime defense strategy,”_ – General Ali Fadavi
– Limited Global Players: Iran claims to be one of only two countries with this technology, alongside Russia.
– *Potential Deployment*: The IRGC has warned that these missiles may be used in the near future, citing recent military actions by the US and Israel.
– _”The nature of recent aggression may necessitate their use very soon,”_ – General Ali Fadavi
This claim echoes long‑standing Iranian defence messaging that highlights asymmetric naval capabilities designed to deter or respond to Western and regional naval forces in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC has previously publicised a range of naval and missile systems, including underground missile bases and fast‑attack craft, as part of its broader defence posture in the Persian Gulf and surrounding waters.
Independent analysis of Iranian missile development shows Iran has a history of investing in advanced naval weapons. For example, Iran’s Hoot supercavitation torpedo is capable of high underwater speeds of around 100 metres per second, based on earlier test firings in the mid‑2000s, and reflects Iran’s long‑standing interest in faster underwater weapons.
While the commander’s remarks and the existence of fast underwater systems are part of Iranian military statements, independent verification of the full operational status and technical performance of these claimed underwater missiles remains limited
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