Iran's fast-boat swarms threaten shipping near the Strait of Hormuz

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Iran's use of fast-boat swarms to seize container ships near the Strait of Hormuz challenges claims of neutralized naval threats. The tactic reveals difficulties in securing vital oil export routes, as these heavily armed boats pose a layered threat alongside missiles and drones. This asymmetrical strategy, perfected by Iran, represents a shift from conventional naval warfare, potentially leading to further shipping disruptions and increased costs.


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