[link|http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=137569&Sn=WORL&IssueID=28353|Gulf Daily News]

TEHRAN: Iran has deployed a new locally-built submarine in the Gulf.

The Nahang (meaning whale) and was "built by specialists in the Iranian defence ministry and has the capability to carry multipurpose weapons for different missions", said Rear Admiral Sajjad Kouchaki.

It is believed that Iran has 6 Russian built subs they purchased. It is doubtful that any of these subs would be of much significance in a war, as the US navy is sure to take them out or force them back to port quickly. But it is a reminder that unlike Iraq, Iran has a big enough navy that it can't be ignored.

Jay