A Potent Threat in Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s “Mosquito Fleet”
The New York Times • 4/18/2026
Summary
Iran has a separate fleet known as the "Mosquito Fleet," distinct from the regular Iranian Navy. This fleet consists of boats capable of speeds exceeding 115 miles per hour and is described by a retired U.S. official as a “disruptive force” in the Strait of Hormuz.
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