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Iran: Warships

Asked by Mark PritchardConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 12 March 2026UIN 118164

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential risks of Iran's (a) diesel-electric submarine fleet, (b) mini-submarines and (c) underwater unmanned autonomous vehicles on (i) the Royal Navy and (ii) UK commercial s

Answered by Al Carns

The Ministry of Defence routinely monitors and assesses the capabilities and activities of the Iranian Armed Forces, including its naval assets.

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