Kamikaze boats, like drones but on water; how small boats can sink massive ships
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has significantly impacted global fuel supplies. Iran has threatened to use kamikaze boats to target ships in this critical waterway, raising concerns about international shipping safety. The U.S. has responded by deploying advanced military assets to counter this emerging threat from Iran's small, armed vessels.
- ▪The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global fuel supply, with Iran threatening its closure.
- ▪Iran's kamikaze boats pose a significant threat to commercial shipping in the region.
- ▪The U.S. has deployed helicopters and drones to counter the threat from Iran's small boats.
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News/Defence News/Kamikaze boats, like drones but on water; how small boats can sink massive shipsKamikaze boats, like drones but on water; how small boats can sink massive shipsTOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 29, 2026, 13:05 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge The global economy has been deprived of nearly 20% of its fuel supply by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranians have closed the crucial waterway by threatening the ships that pass through the waterway that is just 39 kms wide at its narrowest point. The Iranians have threatened to use kamikaze or suicide boats to target these ships.
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