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Iran's Drone Boats Escalate Tensions in Strait of Hormuz

3/14/2026

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Iran is deploying explosive-laden drone boats disguised as fishing vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a new phase of hybrid maritime warfare.
Defense expert Cameron Chell noted that recent attacks on oil tankers indicate escalation in Iran's tactics, coinciding with U.S. military operations against the regime.
Iran's Supreme Leader has vowed to keep the Strait closed, a move that is impacting global oil prices and highlighting regional strategic challenges.

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Iran is deploying explosive-laden drone boats disguised as fishing vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a new phase of hybrid maritime warfare.
Defense expert Cameron Chell noted that recent attacks on oil tankers indicate escalation in Iran's tactics, coinciding with U.S. military operations against the regime.
Iran's Supreme Leader has vowed to keep the Strait closed, a move that is impacting global oil prices and highlighting regional strategic challenges.