U.S. Aircraft Carriers Within Range of IRGC Navy Drones

The unveiling of advanced military equipment corrects the miscalculations of enemies and deters them from taking any action that could ignite tensions in the region.

News ID: 86157

Date: 13 May 2025 - 08:37

TEHRAN (Defapress) - U.S. aircraft carriers, including the USS Eisenhower, routinely carry out tactical missions in West Asia, making it essential to monitor these vessels to counter any potential missteps on their part.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy is responsible for ensuring the security of the Persian Gulf and will take any necessary measures in this regard. This report deals with monitoring and countering any hostile movements by the U.S. naval fleet in the region.

Recently, the IRGC Navy released footage of its Mohajer-6 drone surveilling the USS Eisenhower—a clear message that the IRGC Navy maintains constant and precise surveillance over the regional fleet.

The Mohajer-6 drone possesses unique features, most notably its ability to carry approximately 200 kg of explosives and air-to-surface bombs, demonstrating its high destructive capability against targets.

The firepower of the strategic Mohajer drone is also highly significant, equipped with Qaem and Sadid air-to-surface bombs. One of its key characteristics is its precise remote command and control for target destruction. With an operational range exceeding 2,000 km, the Mohajer-6 can effectively destroy targets with high precision.

Under the false assumption that the Islamic Republic of Iran has weakened, the enemy deployed forces and equipment to the region. However, the Islamic Republic has not only remained strong but has grown even more powerful, merely increasing its restraint to avoid escalating tensions and preventing the region from descending into a full-scale war.

Anna Kasparian, a political commentator, remarked: "We all remember the attack on Iraq and the ensuing disasters. Now consider Iran, which possesses far greater military power than Iraq."

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She added: "Anyone in the U.S. who thinks Iran has weakened is making a grave mistake. Iran is not weak; it is demonstrating an extraordinary level of restraint."

Recently, in addition to monitoring the USS Eisenhower, the IRGC Navy unveiled an underground drone city housing a multitude of drones with various operational capabilities.

This drone city could be the IRGC Navy’s fourth response to recent U.S. provocations in the region, where even a minor misstep could lead to the definitive destruction of their fleet.

Major General Hossein Salami, Commander of the IRGC, stated: "The IRGC Navy was formed to confront extra-regional powers, and its structure is designed to independently manage a full-scale war successfully over extended periods. It possesses all components of a complete war, from precision anti-ship ballistic missiles to cruise missiles with varying ranges for striking fixed and mobile targets."

He added: "The drones operated by this force utilize the world’s most advanced technologies, providing our commanders with flexibility in planning and enabling a wide range of strikes."

The IRGC Navy is aware of the U.S. military presence in the Indian Ocean and monitors the movement of its vessels toward the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. Any misstep will be met with a severe response, just as we have seen in the past with American and British marines who violated Iran’s maritime borders.

Another measure taken by the IRGC Navy to secure the Persian Gulf is arming islands to counter threats. Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, Commander of the IRGC Navy, stated: "Each of our islands functions like an aircraft carrier."

Contrary to the belief of U.S. policymakers, who consider their military bases around the Persian Gulf as a source of American power, these bases are actually CENTCOM’s primary vulnerability in the region. In the event of a threat against Iran, they could become legitimate targets for the Islamic Republic’s powerful missiles.

The IRGC Commander-in-Chief stated: "We stand before our enemies with full strength, and another aspect of our power display is correcting the enemy’s miscalculations and mistakes. Our enemies must also recognize the reality of our power to avoid hasty misjudgments and actions that would only bring them losses."

He added: "This is a principle of our defense doctrine: wherever the enemy acts against our interests, we will strike that point, and any other point where the enemy’s interests lie."

Some mistakenly believe that the unveiling of advanced military equipment in the current situation will increase tensions; whereas, as the Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC had also pointed out in his speech, such measures will correct the enemies' miscalculations and prevent them from taking actions that will both escalate tensions in the region and harm themselves.