The Economic Times

How do Irans suicide drone boats work as they bring traffic to a halt in the Strait of Hormuz?

20 million barrels travel through the Strait of Hormuz daily. Iran just weaponized fishing boats to block it. In March 2026, explosive drone skiffs struck six oil tankers in 11 days. Oil prices hit $100 per barrel. These wooden boats carry huge explosives. Radar cannot detect them. They blend into fishing traffic. One operator controls ten boats simultaneously. The Strait is only 21 miles wide Iran controls it from shore. The US Navy is now scrambling to escort tankers. Global energy markets are watching one 12-foot boat decide oil prices worldwide.