The Soviet Navy in the Persian Gulf: Naval Diplomacy in a Combat Zone

Authors

Norman Cigar

Number

6

Abstract

The recent deployment of Soviet warships to the Persian Gulf—despite their limited number—constitutes a significant use of Soviet naval power in an area of considerable strategic significance.

Recommended Citation

Cigar, Norman (1989) "The Soviet Navy in the Persian Gulf: Naval Diplomacy in a Combat Zone," Naval War College Review: Vol. 42: No. 2, Article 6.
Available at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol42/iss2/6