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IRGC fast boats seen in Strait of Hormuz

Satellite imagery shows a flotilla of IRGC Navy fast patrol boats operating in the northern Strait of Hormuz.

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Strait of Hormuz
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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 18:31 UTC
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Sentinel-2 satellite imagery has captured a flotilla of fast patrol boats belonging to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy in the northern Strait of Hormuz. These small, numerous vessels are considered a key component of Iran's ability to enforce a blockade in the strategic waterway. The US Navy previously destroyed much of Iran's larger-tonnage fleet but has been unable to neutralize this 'mosquito fleet.' Their continued presence underscores the persistent naval threat in the region.
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