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A-10 Warthogs Hunt Iranian Speedboats in Strait of Hormuz
Key Takeaways
- US Air Force A-10s are conducting patrols over the Strait of Hormuz to monitor and deter Iranian fast attack craft
- The A-10's low-speed loiter capability makes it uniquely suited to visually identifying small surface targets
- Iran's IRGC Navy uses swarm tactics with fast boats to threaten US naval vessels and commercial shipping
- A second US amphibious assault ship is heading to the region as part of a broader deterrence buildup
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