Iran captured a US submarine in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian operation resulted in the seizure of this submersible, which may now be transferred to Russia.
Lieutenant-General Rafael Martins, military specialist at CNN Portugal, analyses the contours of this operation. The submersible is described as capable of detecting mined areas, which gives it significant strategic value.
In addition to its mine detection capabilities, the submarine is considered "very valuable" for its "invisibility", meaning its ability to operate undetected. This characteristic makes it particularly useful for sensitive military operations.
The possibility of the captured submarine ending up in Russia's hands represents an additional concern, as it could provide Moscow with access to high-value US military and strategic technology.
