U.S. Navy Not Concerned Over Iran's 'Suicide Boats'

U.S. Navy: Iran Prepares Suicide Bomb Boats In Gulf -- Reuters

Feb 12 (Reuters) - Iran has built up its naval forces in the Gulf and prepared boats that could be used in suicide attacks, but the U.S. Navy can prevent it from blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the commander of U.S. naval forces in the region said on Sunday.

Iran has made a series of threats in recent weeks to disrupt shipping in the Gulf or strike U.S. forces in retaliation if its oil trade is shut down by sanctions, or if its disputed nuclear programme comes under attack.

"They have increased the number of submarines ... they increased the number of fast attack craft," Vice Admiral Mark Fox told reporters. "Some of the small boats have been outfitted with a large warhead that could be used as a suicide explosive device. The Iranians have a large mine inventory."

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My Comment: The U.S. Navy is probably correct in not being concerned about Iran's 'suicide boats'. These boats will be spotted from a far distance, and will be neutralized before they could become a threat. Where the U.S. Navy is focused on .... and worried the most .... are Iran's anti-ship missiles.