Qaaem Class Submarine
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Qaaem, Qaem or Ghaaem is an Iranian designed class of semi-heavy submarines. The first ship of this class, Qaaem, is currently under construction. On 25 August 2008, Iranian defence minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar
announced Iran had started building their first semi-heavy submarine: Qaaem. The submarine would be capable of carrying and firing various types of torpedoes and undersea missiles. According to the Iranian Navy these Submarines will weigh over 1,000 tons. Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, said that they would be equipped with torpedoes and naval mines. He also said: "the smart long-range Qaa'em submarine is also capable of carrying out both defensive and offensive operations".
Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar
Mostafa Mohammad Najjar is the current Interior minister of Iran since August 9, 2009. He was Minister of Defense in the first cabinet of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from 2005 to 2009. He is a veteran of the Revolutionary Guards .-Early life:...
announced Iran had started building their first semi-heavy submarine: Qaaem. The submarine would be capable of carrying and firing various types of torpedoes and undersea missiles. According to the Iranian Navy these Submarines will weigh over 1,000 tons. Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, said that they would be equipped with torpedoes and naval mines. He also said: "the smart long-range Qaa'em submarine is also capable of carrying out both defensive and offensive operations".
Submarines in the class
| Submarine | Launched | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ghaem | - | Under Construction |
