Content overview: “Iran's 'Mosquito Fleet': How Swarms of Fast Boats Threaten Global Shipping in the Strait o”. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has developed a potent asymmetric naval force known as the "mosquito fleet." This extensive network of sma... Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has developed a potent asymmetric naval force known as the "mosquito fleet." This extensive network of small, fast, and heavily armed boats poses a significant threat to international shipping in the critical Strait of Hormuz. Eschewing a conventional navy due to sanctions and regional power dynamics, Iran has instead invested in a strategy of speed, maneuverability, and swarming tactics.
Equipped with anti-ship missiles and capable of deploying mines, these agile craft can disrupt global energy supplies, which rely heavily on passage through the strait. The mosquito fleet's operational effectiveness is amplified in the confined waters of the Persian Gulf, complicating the efforts of international naval patrols. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.