[54541] Iran Unveils 'Persian Gulf Dolphins': New Submarines in the Strait of Hormuz
[54541] Iran Unveils 'Persian Gulf Dolphins': New Submarines in the Strait of Hormuz
The Commander of the Iranian Navy announced the deployment of light submarines known as 'Dolphins' in the Strait of Hormuz, capable of remaining on the seabed for the purpose of surveillance and attacking enemy ships.
Alert in the Strait of Hormuz: Iran Reveals the Capabilities of the 'Dolphins'
In reports published on May 10, 2026, the Commander of the Iranian Navy, Admiral Shahram Irani, announced an increase in naval presence in the strategic region of the Strait of Hormuz. According to him, his forces are using domestically produced light submarines, which the crew members refer to as the "Persian Gulf Dolphins" (according to reports from the Sepah Iran | IRGC channel).
According to reports in media outlets affiliated with the regime, including Vatan-e-Emrooz newspaper and Breaking News War🚨Breaking US News, the submarines perform "bottom-sitting" maneuvers (sticking to the seabed) that allow them to remain hidden for a long time. The goal of the operation is to "identify and destroy hostile vessels" when necessary, with the submarines described as being "on the trigger" (according to a report by Breaking News War US Breaking News).
Sources in Iran note that as part of a show of force intended to commemorate the "martyrs of the Dena destroyer," the submarines surfaced, performed operational maneuvers, and returned to the depths to continue their mission (according to Iran International). The Iran International network, which is an opposition media outlet based outside of Iran and often presents the regime's actions in the context of psychological warfare and regional tensions, confirmed the details but emphasized the belligerent context of the commander's statement.