Iran Reports Assembly Of Unmanned Sub

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has reported the development of an unmanned
submarine.
Officials said the unmanned underwater vessel was a stealth platform
that could infiltrate enemy defenses. They said the unmanned submarine would
be deployed in the Gulf.
"The vessel would enhance the Iran Navy's defensive capabilities,"
Iranian Defense Minister Mostafa Najar said.
In a briefing on Aug. 12, Najar gave few details of the new Iranian
vessel. He termed the platform an "unmanned smart submarine."