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Iran's naval force combines conventional and asymmetric elements, focusing on the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. It operates various surface vessels like the Shahid Bagheri and submarines including Ghadir and Fateh classes, designed for shallow waters and ambush tactics.

The navy employs anti-ship missiles such as the Qader and integrates UAVs for reconnaissance and attack. It also has capabilities for naval mining to control key maritime routes. The strategy revolves around asymmetric warfare, maximizing light resources to overwhelm technologically superior forces, complicating their defense and operational efforts.