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Trump Warns: Iran’s Fast-Boat Swarm Seizes Ships, Raises Insurance

4/24/2026

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President Donald Trump warned that any Iranian fast-attack boat near the U.S. blockade would be destroyed with kill system used on drug boats.
Iran seized two container ships near the Strait of Hormuz using a swarm of a dozen fast boats, keeping them under its control.
Greek firm Diaplous said the speedboat attacks are part of a threat that includes missiles, drones, mines and interference, raising insurance costs for ships.

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President Donald Trump warned that any Iranian fast-attack boat near the U.S. blockade would be destroyed with kill system used on drug boats.
Iran seized two container ships near the Strait of Hormuz using a swarm of a dozen fast boats, keeping them under its control.
Greek firm Diaplous said the speedboat attacks are part of a threat that includes missiles, drones, mines and interference, raising insurance costs for ships.