Iran Reinforces Southern Coastline Amid Rising Regional Tensions - Aquila Telegram
"Gulf intelligence assessments suggest expanded IRGC and Basij deployments near the Strait of Hormuz" Gulf state intelligence assessments indicate that Iran has significantly reinforced its southern coastline along the Strait of Hormuz, heightening regional security concerns in one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways. According to these assessments, Iranian forces have bolstered positions around key locations including Qeshm Island and the port city of Bandar Abbas, reportedly with the aim of deterring any potential U.S. amphibious landing. The reinforcements are said to involve units from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as well as the Basij militia, both central pillars of Iran’s internal and external security apparatus. Coastal defense systems have reportedly been deployed along sensitive stretches of shoreline, while Ghadir-class midget submarines—designed for operations in shallow waters—are believed to be active in the area. Military analysts n...