Iran navy says submarines operating ‘trigger-ready’ in Hormuz

May 10, 2026, 08:15 GMT+1

Iranian Navy Commander Shahram Irani said on Sunday that domestically built light submarines were operating in the Strait of Hormuz in a “trigger-ready” state in response to threats and operational needs.

He said the submarines could remain on the seabed for extended periods as well as tracking and destroying hostile vessels.

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