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Iran: Warships

Commons · Question 118164 · Tabled 5 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 12 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Mark Pritchard

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

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 12 Mar 2026

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