Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 118164

Iran: Warships

Tabled: 5 March 2026

Answered: 12 March 2026

Question

Mark Pritchard

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential risks of Iran's (a) diesel-electric submarine fleet, (b) mini-submarines and (c) underwater unmanned autonomous vehicles on (i) the Royal Navy and (ii) UK commercial s

Answer

Al Carns

The Ministry of Defence routinely monitors and assesses the capabilities and activities of the Iranian Armed Forces, including its naval assets.