Iran’s Fleet Was Built for Parades, Not War

The naval forces of Iran, reportedly devastated by US strikes during the operation known as Epic Fury, were not prepared for full-scale warfare and functioned largely as a ceremonial fleet and a diplomatic tool, Vzglyad newspaper wrote. Rapid Collapse of Iran's Naval Capability The publication notes that the military potential of the Iranian Navy was effectively neutralized within just a few days of US attacks, reportedly without significant losses on the American side. Analyzing the period leading up to Epic Fury, the outlet concluded that many of the capabilities and performance characteristics claimed by the Iranian side for its naval vessels did not correspond to reality.