IRGC speedboats possibly mining Hormuz Strait

Satellite imagery has captured a large fleet of IRGC Navy speedboats, often referred to as a 'mosquito fleet,' operating in the Strait of Hormuz. The imagery confirms the presence of over 20 small Iranian gunboats racing toward the Iranian coastlines after traveling from the middle of the strait, with analysts suggesting they are likely laying mines. This activity represents a significant escalation in Iran's naval operations in the critical waterway, which handles about one-fifth of the world's oil shipments. The timing coincides with heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, including the recent deployment of a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group to the region.