US eyes Iran's fast boats, testing 'kill' tactics against Venezuelan smuggling vessels

The US is preparing to counter Iran's fast-attack boats using tactics employed in Venezuela, where the country has targeted small vessels linked to drug trafficking networks in the Caribbean with lethal strikes. This approach aims to disrupt Iran's maritime capabilities and limit its support for rogue actors. The US Navy and other agencies are reportedly planning to employ similar strategies against Iranian fast boats, which have been used to facilitate illicit activities. By targeting these vessels, the US hopes to degrade Iran's ability to export violence and instability through the region.