As the hospital bombing story has been refuted, nations and some megacorp press are continuing to push the story as true in defiance of logic. So is the Wes Clark 7 in play, and are they finally ready to go to war with Iran and Lebanon?
https://southfront.press/israel-deployed-its-submarine-fleet-for-possible-war-with-iran-hezbollah/
The INS Tekuma Dolphin-class submarine is escorted by Saar 5 and 4.5 Class Corvettes during a drill in the Red Sea, June 2, 2022. By the Israel Defense Forces.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has deployed its submarine fleet across the Middle East, Doron Kadosh, a military correspondent for the IDF’s Radio Galatas, revealed on October 19.
Kadosh said on the X online social network, previously known as Twitter, that the deployment of the submarines was ordered to prepare for a possible confrontation with Iran and Lebanese Hezbollah, both of which are key allies of the Hamas Movement who led the October 7 surprise attack from the Gaza Strip against Israel.
The Israeli military correspondent also said that the IDF also destroyed mini unmanned submarines of Hamas and intercepted several rockets which were fired from Gaza at Israeli gas and oil rigs using the Iron Dome air defense system. The IDF is yet to confirm or deny these claims.
The Israeli Navy currently operates five Dolphin-class submarines, which were specially built in Germany. The newest two of the submarines are equipped with air-independent propulsion systems, which allow them to operate without access to atmospheric oxygen.
In addition to 533 mm and 650 mm torpedoes, Israeli submarines are reportedly armed with Popeye Turbo land attack cruise missiles, which have a range of at least 1,500 kilometers and are widely believed to be equipped with a 200 kiloton nuclear warhead. The latter, if true, would provide Israel with an offshore nuclear second-strike capability.
Hezbollah has been launching attacks against Israel from southern Lebanon in support of its Palestinian allies for the past week. Meanwhile, Iran made several threats to Israel over its strikes on Gaza and the planned invasion of the Strip.
Both sides are capable of challenging Israel’s naval power. Hezbollah possesses a large arsenal of anti-ship missiles and Iran has one of the largest naval forces in the Middle East.
In addition, Israel faces a serious threat from Yemen. On October 19, the Pentagon said that a U.S. destroyer deployed in the northern Red Sea intercepted three land attack cruise missiles, and several drones that were launched by the Houthis (Ansar Allah) from Yemen. The target was reportedly Israel.
By deploying its submarine fleet, Israel is preparing for an open war on several fronts across the Middle East. These advanced submarines, which are way less vulnerable to missile strikes than surface warships, could give Israel an advantage as they could impose a blockade on Lebanon or strike targets deep in Iran and Yemen if needed.