PERSIAN GULF: IRANIAN NAVAL ACTIVITY

Created: 9/29/1987

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PERSIAN GULF: Iranian Naval Activity

Several naval mines were found yesterdayeavily traveled shipping channel In the Persian QuWjwtariaccording to

I Abu Musa IslandH

. and al Bushehrranian frigate waa an attack south of Slrrf Island.

ranian landing craft at Abu Musa probably were

Involved In laying the minefield off Dubayy. More mining Is likely, although Tehran undoubtedly Is lightening security around Its operations toepetition of the Iran AJr Incident. The buildup of small crsfl at Bushehr Hallleh may Indicate that Iran is preparing for more widespread attacks on shipping In the northern Gulf. Alternatively, the Revolutionary Guard may be planning amphibious

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