Iran's guerrilla war against the world's strongest army: fishing boats and mines

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According to Behadrei Haredim, Iran is operating observation cells on fishing boats, underwater drones and leech mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with the aim of paralyzing the global flow of oil. According to the same outlet, shipping costs have jumped fivefold.

According to Maariv, despite the damage to the Iranian navy, Tehran continues to attack oil tankers using mines, suicide vessels and covert cells. The Americans claim the route has been cleared, but the attacks continue and oil prices are rising.

According to Walla, citing a Wall Street Journal report, Iran is attacking ships in the strait using underwater drones, magnetic mines and RPG fire. October saw a record number of attacks.