IRGC fast boats seen in Strait of Hormuz

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.