During the 1970s, Iran covertly converted ordinary merchant ships into secret surveillance vessels, disguising them as harmless cargo haulers to monitor naval activity in the Persian Gulf and gather intelligence on American and Soviet fleets, with some crew members unaware of the surveillance equipment installed.
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Iran’s Hidden Spy Ships: A 1970s Naval SecretAdded:
What if I told you Iran once turned everyday merchant ships into secret eyes at sea?
In the 1970s, as tensions simmered between Iran, the US, and regional rivals, Iran covertly outfitted commercial vessels with advanced surveillance equipment.
Disguised as harmless cargo haulers, these ships quietly monitored naval activity in the Persian Gulf, gathering intelligence on American and Soviet fleets. The operation was so secret that even some Iranian crew had no idea. One ship even intercepted sensitive signals, sparking a silent intelligence war on open waters. Hidden in plain sight, who would suspect a cargo ship?
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