WSJ: US claims destroying Iranian fleet false

The Wall Street Journal analyzes that US claims of destroying the Iranian fleet are misleading, as Tehran still controls the Strait of Hormuz. While the regular Iranian navy lost 4 major ships by March 5 (including a Jamaran-class frigate), the real threat is the IRGC's asymmetric capabilities - over 60% of their high-speed attack boats remain combat-ready. These small vessels armed with missiles and mines are difficult to detect from satellites and operate from underground shelters along the coast, making them the actual determinant of control over the 20-mile-wide strait.