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Monday, August 09, 2010

Iran Launches 4 Light Submarines in Persian Gulf

Ghadir class midget submarineIran launched four home-built advanced submarines on Sunday to protect shipping vessels in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.

The Ghadir submarines, made by the Defense Ministry's Marine Industries, joined the Iranian Army's naval fleet in an official ceremony held this afternoon.

The ceremony was attended by a large number of senior Iranian military commanders and officials, including Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi and Commander of the Iranian Army's Navy Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari.

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