Iran says it deployed 'midget submarines' to control Hormuz

Iran said it has deployed "midget submarines" as "invisible guardian" of Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with the US. Tehran is believed to possess at least 16 Ghadir-class submarines, each capable of carrying a crew of fewer than 10 personnel. However, the vessels are considered noisy compared to modern submarines, and their crews are believed to have limited experience.