Iran's 'Mosquito Fleet' Challenges U.S. Naval Operations in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's unconventional naval strategy, known as the 'mosquito fleet,' poses a significant challenge to U.S. military operations in the Strait of Hormuz. This strategy involves the use of small, fast attack boats, drones, and naval mines, which are difficult to detect and counter. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) deploys these assets to threaten commercial shipping and U.S. naval forces in the region. Despite the destruction of much of Iran's conventional navy, these tactics allow Iran to maintain a credible threat. The U.S. military has responded by deploying assets like helicopters and drones to track and neutralize these threats. The situation remains tense as Iran continues to leverage its geographical advantage in the narrow strait, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. 
