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Iran Says It Was Preparing to Strike Three Ukrainian Targets With Ballistic Missiles

August 04, 2026 | Halna du Fretay | Defense News Army 2026

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Local sources in Ahvaz reported that the three vehicles were traveling on Route 39 toward Abadan (Picture source: X Channel @OSINTWarfare)

Iran Moves T-72 Tanks Toward Southern Border Amid Reports of US Ground Contingency Plans

August 03, 2026 | Halna du Fretay | Defense News Army 2026

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The THAAD missile defense system provides high-altitude interception of ballistic missiles and forms the upper layer of the U.S. Army's regional missile defense architecture.

Iran Ballistic Missile Attack on U.S. Forces Fails as All Ballistic Missiles Are Intercepted

July 29, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Army 2026

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Illustration showing a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle alongside a Chinese FN-16 man-portable air-defense missile system, as U.S. officials investigate whether a Chinese-made MANPADS may have been used by Iran in the aircraft's reported shootdown. (Picture source: US DoD/Army Recognition)

Iran Suspected of Using Chinese-Made MANPADS to Shoot Down U.S. F-15E Fighter

May 30, 2026 | Halna du Fretay | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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Visible JASSM-ER debris seems to include composite outer skin panels, internal structural frames, wiring bundles, bulkhead sections, propulsion fragments and portions of the aft fuselage. (Picture source: X/Babak Taghvaee)

Iran recovers fragments of US JASSM-ER cruise missile sparking stealth intel fears

May 29, 2026 | Jérôme Brahy | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s small Ghadir-class submarines could hide near shipping lanes and launch sudden attacks, much like World War II midget submarines that exploited confined coastal waters to damage not only merchant ships but also battleships. (Picture source: Iranian MoD)

Iran confirms deployment of Ghadir-class midget submarines in Strait of Hormuz to counter US Navy

May 11, 2026 | Jérôme Brahy | Naval News Navy 2026

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Iranian underground missile facility showing mobile launchers and stored ballistic missiles during inspection by IRGC Aerospace Force Commander Majid Mousavi

Iran Restoring Missile Capabilities During Ceasefire to Sustain Regional Strike Threat

April 20, 2026 | Halna du Fretay | Defense News Army 2026

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IRGC fast attack craft use speed and swarm tactics with heavy weapons to overwhelm targets in confined coastal waters (Picture source: Fars News Agency) The incident unfolds within a sequence of escalation observed over recent days. The United States maintains a naval posture aimed at controlling commercial flows toward Iran, which Tehran describes as a maritime blockade. In response, Iranian authorities announced on April 18 the reimposition of strict control over the Strait of Hormuz, making transit conditional upon authorization. This posture does not amount to a complete closure of the passage, yet it produces a comparable effect for commercial operators by introducing a level of risk and uncertainty sufficient to disrupt traffic. Ezoic The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirms the incident in an operational alert issued on April 18, 2026, noting that the Iranian gunboats bypassed standard Very High Frequency (VHF) communication procedures before engagement. The absence of identification and warning phases marks a departure from established maritime practices, where interactions typically follow a graduated sequence. This shift indicates a deliberate coercive approach within an already heavily militarized environment. The geographic configuration of the strait increases vessel vulnerability. At its narrowest point, it spans roughly 33 kilometers, with separated shipping lanes that constrain navigation routes. Tankers, often exceeding 250 meters in length and powered by low-speed diesel engines optimized for endurance, have limited maneuverability. When faced with fast attack craft capable of exceeding 40 knots, the imbalance becomes immediate. Under such conditions, even limited hostile action can generate disproportionate operational effects. Map of the Strait of Hormuz highlighting the incident area located off the Iranian coastline, within a strategic maritime corridor (Army Recognition) Ezoic The units involved correspond to assets commonly used by the IRGC Navy for asymmetric operations. Designed for speed and agility, these craft are typically armed with 12.7 mm heavy machine guns, sometimes supplemented by unguided rockets or short-range anti-ship missiles. Their reduced radar signature, combined with shallow draft, allows them to operate effectively in congested coastal environments. When deployed in groups, they can converge rapidly on a target, multiplying approach vectors and complicating response. In contrast, the United States deploys a structured and technologically advanced naval presence. The US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, based in Bahrain, operates guided missile destroyers equipped with the Aegis Combat System, integrating sensors such as the AN SPY 1 radar capable of tracking multiple air and surface targets simultaneously at ranges exceeding 150 kilometers. These vessels are supported by P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, fitted with surface search radars, electro optical sensors, and data links that provide real time maritime awareness. Unmanned systems complement this posture by ensuring persistent surveillance, particularly against small, fast moving contacts. Despite this technological advantage, the operational environment remains constrained. The density of civilian traffic, combined with the proximity of Iranian territorial waters, limits freedom of action and complicates rules of engagement. A fast attack craft can close the distance with a commercial vessel within minutes, leaving little time for external intervention unless naval units are already nearby. This asymmetry allows Iranian forces to exploit ambiguity, maintaining pressure without immediately triggering a direct military response. IRGC doctrine in the Strait of Hormuz relies on coordinated actions by small units, emphasizing speed, dispersion, and saturation. Multiple craft can operate in a semi-decentralized manner to surround a vessel and disrupt its navigation, even without sustained firepower. By contrast, US forces rely on integrated sensors, communication networks such as Link 16, and layered defense systems to maintain situational awareness and calibrate responses. The April 18 engagement directly alters navigation conditions in the Strait of Hormuz by shifting constraints from the declaratory level to the operational domain. By reimposing strict control and resorting to live fire, Tehran establishes a precedent that compels shipping operators to account for the risk of active interdiction, potentially leading to rerouting, immediate increases in insurance premiums, and slower energy flows. At the same time, the continued US posture creates a persistent friction environment in which each interception carries the risk of involving state naval units. In this context, the existence of a ceasefire becomes more uncertain in its practical application at sea, where tactical interactions are only partially controlled at the political level. Its durability will depend directly on the level of restraint observed during upcoming commercial transits, as well as on the ability of both parties to prevent an isolated incident from being interpreted as a deliberate breach of existing commitments. Written By Erwan Halna du Fretay - Defense Analyst, Army Recognition Group Erwan Halna du Fretay holds a Master’s degree in International Relations and has experience studying conflicts and global arms transfers. His research interests lie in security and strategic studies, particularly the dynamics of the defense industry, the evolution of military technologies, and the strategic transformation of armed forces. Ezoic Copyright © 2019 - 2024 Army Recognition | Webdesign by Zzam Cookie policy Legal information Ezoic ⚙ X

Iran Fires on Tanker in Strait of Hormuz Using Fast Attack Craft

April 18, 2026 | Halna du Fretay | Naval News Navy 2026

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Iranian mass-produced attack drones prepared for launch, illustrating Tehran’s shift toward high-volume unmanned warfare to saturate U.S. and allied air defense systems during the ongoing 2025–2026 conflict.

Iran Boosts Drone Production 10x for Mass Strike Capability Amid US-Israel Tensions

April 17, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Army 2026

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AI-processed satellite imagery released by MizarVision shows detailed views of U.S. military installations, including Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, highlighting force deployments ahead of the Iran conflict. (Source: MizarVision)

Iran Uses Chinese AI Satellite Imagery to Target U.S. Military Bases and Equipment in Middle East

April 06, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Army 2026

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Launch of the Iranian Arash-2 long-range loitering munition during a military demonstration, highlighting its deep-strike and low-detectability capabilities. (Source: Iranian Army)

Iran Claims New Arash-2 Drone Penetrates Air Defenses in Strike on Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport

March 22, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Army 2026

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Estimated 4,000 km strike envelope of Iran’s two-stage ballistic missile, extending reach from Iranian territory to Diego Garcia and marking a significant expansion beyond previously declared 2,000 km limits.

Iran Targets US-UK Base on Diego Garcia in Indian Ocean with 4,000 km Missile Showing Global Strike Reach

March 22, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Army 2026

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The Sejil ballistic missile represents one of the most advanced systems in Iran’s strategic missile inventory (Picture source: Tasnim News)

Iran Claims One of Its Most Advanced Sejjil Ballistic Missiles Used in New Strike Wave on Israel

March 16, 2026 | Halna du Fretay | Defense News Army 2026

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The warhead of the Shahed-101 is smaller than the one carried by the Shahed-131, but it remains capable of damaging radar antennas, communications equipment, ammunition storage points, and exposed infrastructure installations. (Picture source: X/Basha باشا)

Iran deploys electric Shahed-101 kamikaze drones for silent saturation attacks across Gulf states

March 11, 2026 | Jérôme Brahy | Defense News Army 2026

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Khorramshahr-4 medium-range ballistic missile displayed by Iran. The missile is reportedly used in the March 6, 2026 strikes targeting military bases in Qatar and Bahrain.

Iran Launches Its Most Advanced Ballistic Missile Khorramshahr-4 Against U.S. Bases in Qatar and Bahrain

March 06, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Army 2026

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The Hadid-110 propulsion system enables a cruise speed of approximately 510 kilometers per hour, nearly three times the speed of the Shahed-136 (Picture source: Screenshot of an IRGC video)

Iran Deploys New Hadid-110 Drone for First Time as Faster Alternative to Shahed-136

March 05, 2026 | Halna du Fretay | Defense News Army 2026

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IRIS Dena, pennant number 75, belonged to the Iranian Navy’s Southern Fleet and was built at Iranian Navy factories in Bandar Abbas, laid down in 2012, launched in 2015, and commissioned into service in 2021. (Picture source: Iranian MoD)

Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena sinks near Sri Lanka after possible submarine attack

March 04, 2026 | Jérôme Brahy | Naval News Navy 2026

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Patriot PAC-2 missile battery moves into firing position during an exercise at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar (Picture source: US DoD)

What Iran Has Fired at Gulf States Since U.S. Operation Epic Fury Began

March 04, 2026 | Halna du Fretay | Defense News Army 2026

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AN/FPS-132 Block 5 early-warning radar uses a fixed UHF phased-array to detect and continuously track ballistic missiles and space objects at very long range, generating early launch warning, trajectory and impact predictions, and cueing data for layered defenses such as THAAD, Patriot, and naval air-and-missile defense systems across the Gulf (Picture source: Raytheon).

Iran Claims Destruction of AN/FPS-132 Radar in Qatar Used for U.S. Missile Warning

March 02, 2026 | Lerouvillois | Defense News Army 2026

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Graphic showing layered Iranian missile threat rings from 150 km to 2,000 km, demonstrating how Tehran’s SRBM, MRBM, and cruise missile inventory places regional military installations within overlapping strike ranges.

Iran’s Ballistic Missiles Threatening US Bases Across Middle East Explained

February 28, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Army 2026

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Iran is reportedly seeking China’s CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles to strengthen its coastal anti-access capabilities, a move that could significantly increase the threat to U.S. naval forces and commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf amid rising regional tensions (Picture source: Chinese Internet).

Iran Seeks Chinese CM-302 Supersonic Anti-Ship Missiles to Challenge U.S. Navy in Persian Gulf

February 24, 2026 | Lerouvillois | Naval News Navy 2026

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Iran has deployed a Cobra-V8 electronic warfare vehicle alongside an S-300 launcher at an air defense site south of Tehran, combining long-range intercept capability with spectrum jamming designed to disrupt U.S. and allied ISR, radar targeting, and strike coordination in the capital’s approaches (Picture source: OSINT on X).

Iran Deploys S-300 Air Defense and Cobra-V8 EW System to Protect Tehran From U.S. Air Strikes

February 23, 2026 | Lerouvillois | Defense News Army 2026

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The Russian-made 9K333 Verba MANPADS is a shoulder-fired air defense system designed to engage aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and UAVs at ranges of 500 m to 6–6.5 km and altitudes up to 4.5 km, with reaction time under 8 seconds and average speeds exceeding 600 m/s. (Picture source: Russian MoD)

Iran signs secret €500M Verba air defense deal with Russia as U.S.–Iran nuclear talks intensify

February 23, 2026 | Jérôme Brahy | Defense News Army 2026

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Satellite imagery shows Iran redeploying S-300 launchers near Tehran and Isfahan as tensions with the U.S. rise. (Picture source: Airbus and Planet Lab via Arms Control Wonk)

Iran Repositions S-300 Air Defenses Around Tehran Ahead of Potential U.S. Strikes

February 21, 2026 | Halna du Fretay | Defense News Army 2026

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Iran’s naval and air defense strategy fuses mines, submarines, coastal anti-ship cruise and ballistic missiles, swarm tactics, and layered SAMs to turn the Strait of Hormuz into a high-risk “magazine-drain” fight, designed to pressure U.S. carriers, Aegis destroyers, tankers, and supporting ISR and tanker aircraft through saturation and dispersed, survivable launchers (Picture source: Tasnim).

Iran Builds Layered Missile and Mine Shield Against U.S. Carriers in Strait of Hormuz

February 19, 2026 | Lerouvillois | Defense News Army 2026

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