Strait of Hormuz – Iran’s IRGC Navy launched a suicidal swarm of 150 fast attack boats against the USS Paul Hamilton destroyer on March 20, 2026 — but America’s response turned the Gulf into a boat graveyard.
The Iranian vessels, armed with machine guns and RPGs, charged the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer at full speed in a desperate bid to overwhelm it. But the Hamilton unleashed hell: .50 cal machine guns, 25mm chain guns, and helicopter-launched Hellfires shredded the swarm. MH-60R Seahawks from the carrier group joined, sinking or disabling over 100 boats in minutes.
Explosions lit the water as Iranian craft erupted in flames. Survivors fled or were captured. U.S. Central Command: “Hostile vessels neutralized. No damage to Hamilton.”
Iranian media silent; opposition celebrates “navy crushed.” 50+ IRGC ᴅᴇᴀᴅ, dozens captured.
This “swarm tactic” flop exposes Iran’s weakness. U.S. Navy owns the Gulf — destroyers like Hamilton are fortresses.
Tehran’s bravado backfired spectacularly. America’s firepower rules unchallenged.
