Russian-built, Kilo-class sub purchased by Iran is towed in the Mediterranean Sea.
A Russian-built, Kilo-class diesel submarine recently purchased by
Iran, is towed by a support vessel in this photograph taken in the
central Mediterranean Sea during the week of December 23. The
submarine and the support ship arrived at Port Said, Egypt, on Tuesday
and were expected to begin transiting the Suez Canal today, Jan. 2,
1996. Ships and aircraft from the U.S. Navy's Sixth Fleet are tracking
the submarine, which has been making the transit on the surface. This
is the third Kilo-class submarine the Iranians have purchased from
Moscow. DoD photo. 961223-N-0000O-002
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