September 9, 2021
If It Came Down to a War, Iran’s Navy Would Be Crushed by the U.S. Navy
Iran’s fleet has a long history of waging losing fights with the United States and other Western powers.
by David Axe Follow @daxe on Twitter L
Here's What You Need to Remember: “Small,” “lightly-armed” and “likely obsolete” describes the entire Iranian navy. They don't stand a chance.
The Iranian navy is about to get a little bit bigger. But it’s still hopelessly outclassed by rival fleets. The naval imbalance could weigh on diplomatic and military strategies in Tehran, Washington, D.C. and other world capitals as tensions escalate in the Persian Gulf region.
The navy in August 2019 announced it will return to service the frigate Damavand following 18 months of repairs. Damavand in January 2018 collided with a pier, killing two sailors and badly damaging the vessel.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/if-it-came-down-war-iran%E2%80%99s-navy-would-be-crushed-us-navy-193346