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Iran Deploys Its New Spy Ship Zagros to Its Navy to Counter Israel Threats.
On January 15, 2025, the Iranian Navy officially integrated the ship Zagros, a next-generation destroyer, into its fleet. This ship, part of the Mowj class, was welcomed during a ceremony in the Makran Sea, in southeastern Iran. The addition of the "Zagros" marks a significant step in strengthening the capabilities of the Iranian Navy, particularly in the fields of intelligence and electronic warfare.
The Zagros, designed and built locally in Iran, stands out for its high-tech equipment, including advanced surveillance, cyber defense, and electronic warfare systems. (Picture source: Iranian media)
The Zagros, designed and built locally in Iran, stands out for its high-tech equipment, including advanced surveillance, cyber defense, and electronic warfare systems. Although its detailed specifications have not been fully disclosed, it is known that this ship can intercept electronic signals and conduct intelligence-gathering operations. The primary objective of the "Zagros" is to strengthen Iran’s presence in international waters, especially in the tense geopolitical context of the Middle East.
The Commander of the Iranian Navy, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, praised the strategic importance of this ship, describing it as the "watchful eye of the Iranian Navy in the seas and oceans." The ship is equipped with cutting-edge electronic sensors, allowing it to carry out sophisticated surveillance missions while protecting Iran's maritime interests in sensitive areas such as the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for oil transport.
The delivery of the Zagros comes at a time of rising tensions between Iran and several Western countries, including the United States and Israel. The integration of this ship is part of a series of measures aimed at modernizing Iran’s fleet, which also includes the recent acquisition of 1,000 new drones for its armed forces. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to increase Iran’s military autonomy and deter potential adversaries.
The Zagros, with its advanced capabilities in electronic warfare and intelligence, could become a major strategic asset against Israeli forces. Equipped with sophisticated surveillance and electronic signal interception systems, the Zagros would enable the Iranian Navy to detect and counter Israeli operations in the region, particularly at sea and around strategic chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz. The ship's ability to conduct electronic warfare and cyber defense missions would also offer enhanced protection against digital threats, an area where Israel is particularly advanced. Furthermore, the integration of the Zagros into the Iranian fleet strengthens Iran’s deterrent capabilities by providing a tool capable of neutralizing or disrupting Israeli electronic systems, thereby limiting the effectiveness of Israeli missions in this sensitive geopolitical area.
Therefore, the Zagros represents a major asset for the Iranian Navy, not only due to its intelligence and electronic warfare capabilities but also for its role in safeguarding Iran's sovereignty in a particularly sensitive region. Its addition to the fleet marks a turning point in the enhancement of Iran's naval power and its commitment to modernizing its armed forces, particularly in the areas of maritime defense and intelligence gathering.