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Iran uses 'mosquito fleet' to tighten grip on Strait of Hormuz: Report
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Iranian authorities use what they call a “mosquito fleet” that can effectively counter the US Navy in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.
Iran uses 'mosquito fleet' to tighten grip on Strait of Hormuz: Report
MOSCOW, May 10: Iran is relying on a large network of fast attack boats, described as a “mosquito fleet,” to maintain control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by the Financial Times citing defense experts. The report said Iranian authorities operate hundreds of small, fast-moving vessels, many of them lightly armed, while others are equipped with short-range missiles. These boats are believed to form the backb…
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