How did Iran confront the world's most powerful navy in one of the most strategically vital waterways on Earth?
This episode examines how Iran's naval doctrine, asymmetric tactics, and layered military capabilities challenged the US Navy during the 2026 war, preventing it from achieving its objectives in the Strait of Hormuz. It explores how small boats, coastal missile systems, drones, and integrated defenses combined to confront a vastly superior maritime force, raising profound questions about the limits of American naval supremacy and the changing nature of modern naval warfare.