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U.S. and Israel Target Iranian Warships Amid Tensions

4/18/2026

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The United States (U.S.) and Israel attacked Iranian warships, leaving debris in the Persian Gulf.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) runs a 'mosquito fleet' of small boats.
Iran vows to keep the Strait closed until Lebanon's cease-fire, despite official confusion.
The U.S. blockade complicates transit, forcing inspections and raising risk.
Blockade enforcement carries diplomatic and military risks, including retaliation from China and Iran's unmanned drones and mines.

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Story summary

The United States (U.S.) and Israel attacked Iranian warships, leaving debris in the Persian Gulf.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) runs a 'mosquito fleet' of small boats.
Iran vows to keep the Strait closed until Lebanon's cease-fire, despite official confusion.
The U.S. blockade complicates transit, forcing inspections and raising risk.
Blockade enforcement carries diplomatic and military risks, including retaliation from China and Iran's unmanned drones and mines.