Iran's fast boat and mini-submarine fleet controls the Strait of Hormuz

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Iran employs a "mosquito fleet" of hundreds of fast boats and mini-submarines to control the Strait of Hormuz. This fleet, comprising both armed and lightly armed vessels, allows Tehran to maintain a threat and secure the vital waterway against adversaries. The strategy is seen as a key element in Iran's naval power, potentially continuing even after current conflicts, impacting global oil supplies.


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