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| Iranian threats facing US Navy vessels near the strait of Hormuz |
| 2026-02-20 |
Text: The Shahid Soleimani-class catamaran missile corvettes of Iran's IRGC Navy pose a serious asymmetric threat to US Navy vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. These high-speed (up to 32 knots) ~ 65m platforms carry vertical launchers for long-range anti-ship cruise missiles. The IRGC claims the Soleimani-class catamarans even have stealth capability. They extend strike reach beyond the chokepoint, support swarm boats, enable hit-and-run tactics in confined waters, potentially disrupting naval operations or commercial shipping in this critical chokepoint. Related: Strait of Hormuz: 2026-02-18 The IRGC warned that Iran would close the Strait of Hormuz if necessary as Iran navy briefly closed part of Strait of Hormuz for live fire exercise Strait of Hormuz: 2026-02-15 Iran’s military degraded by 12-day war with Israel, but still has significant capabilities Strait of Hormuz: 2026-02-07 US announces sanctions on Iran’s oil sector, countries that import from Iran hours after nuclear talks conclude for the day |
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| Posted by: Super Hose 2026-02-20 06:01 |