IRGC has added another lethal tactic to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran is using small speedboats to attach limpet magnetic mines to the hull of vessels within minutes. The mines can then detonate and disable the vessel shortly after the boat pulls away, giving little warning to the vessel and its crew.

The first successful attack involving a small speedboat placing limpet mines occurred today near Oman.

The Hormuz is crowded with dhows, fishing boats and other small craft. Iran has hundreds of small boats, making it difficult for US forces to counter this tactic.

Iran has now added this tactic alongside naval mines, missiles and drones.