Summary of "Iran Attack Tactics On US Military : Explained"

Iran’s Asymmetric Tactics Against US Naval Power

The video explains Iran’s asymmetric tactics designed to counter the overwhelming naval and military power of the United States in the Persian Gulf and surrounding regions. Instead of direct confrontation, Iran relies on a combination of unconventional and multi-domain strategies to challenge US dominance. Their focus is on inflicting damage, creating operational hazards, and exerting economic pressure.

Key Iranian Tactics

Swarm Attacks The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy deploys hundreds of small, fast attack boats armed with machine guns, rockets, and anti-ship missiles. These boats attack simultaneously from multiple directions to overwhelm US ship defenses, making it difficult for a single warship to defend itself effectively.
Mining the Strait of Hormuz Iran possesses thousands of naval mines, including smart acoustic mines that detect specific ship signatures. These mines could be covertly deployed by submarines, small boats, or disguised civilian vessels to block or threaten critical oil shipping lanes, disrupting global oil markets and US naval movements.
Coastal Missile Kill Zones Iran uses mobile, truck-mounted missile launchers hidden in rugged coastal terrain to conduct “shoot and scoot” attacks. These coastal missile batteries can continuously threaten US vessels, creating a persistent kill zone in the Gulf with little opportunity for effective US retaliation.
Mini Submarine Ambushes Iran operates small, diesel-electric submarines (e.g., Ghadir-class) suited for shallow waters like the Persian Gulf. These subs can silently ambush US carriers and destroyers with torpedoes or lay underwater mines, posing a stealthy and difficult-to-detect threat that could disable critical ship functions.
Drone Warfare Iran has heavily invested in UAV technology, employing swarms of loitering munitions (suicide drones) to target sensitive ship systems such as radar arrays and flight decks. The goal is to blind US fleets and halt air operations, leaving ships vulnerable to missile strikes.
Ballistic Missile Strikes on Bases Iran’s extensive ballistic missile arsenal targets US military bases and logistical hubs in the region, including Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, Naval Support Activity Bahrain, and bases in Iraq and the UAE. By striking these static targets, Iran aims to disrupt US command, supply, and refueling capabilities, limiting the US Navy’s operational endurance in the Gulf.

Additional Insights

Iran uses re-engineered Soviet-era anti-ship missiles capable of high-speed attacks.
It relies on proxy forces in countries like Yemen and Iraq to conduct indirect attacks or destabilize US allies.

Overall Assessment

Iran’s multi-faceted approach combines naval, missile, drone, and proxy warfare to create a complex threat environment. This strategy complicates US military operations and aims to deter or retaliate against US intervention in the region.