US EditionA-10 Warthogs Target Iranian Fast-Attack Craft in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. A-10 Warthogs target Iranian fast-attack boats deploying naval mines, protecting vital oil shipping lanes amid rising crude prices, with 160 aircraft still active.
- On Thursday, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine said US Air Force A-10 Warthogs are now in the fight, hunting and killing Iranian fast-attack boats in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Tehran's actions have disrupted crude oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, and US officials say fast-attack boats deploy naval mines, prompting US operations including strikes into eastern Iranian airspace.
- Built as a tank-killer, the A-10 features its 30mm GAU-8 Avenger seven-barrel Gatling-style autocannon and also carries rockets, missiles, and bombs.
- US forces are flying further into eastern Iranian airspace to target Iran's one-way attack drone hubs, while Apaches have joined the fight to strike Iranian-aligned militia in Iraq.
- The Air Force says it expedited the A-10 retirement to fiscal year 2026 despite over 160 Warthogs remaining, as Air Force leadership argues the jet 'does not deter or survive against our pacing challenge'.
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A-10 Warthogs are 'in the fight' against Iran and hunting down its fast-attack boats, top US general says
A US A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft flying in the Middle EastU.S. Air Force photoAir Force A-10 Thundebolt II attack aircraft, commonly called Warthogs, are now chasing Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz.US forces are attempting to reopen the strait as Iran disrupts crude oil shipping through the critical waterway.The Air Force has been pushing the retirement of the Warthog, deeming the aircraft obsolete for a war with China.US Air Force…
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A-10 Warthogs Now Hunting Iranian Fast Attack Craft in the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II, long known for supporting troops on the ground, has taken on a new mission in the Middle East. During ongoing military operations linked to Operation Epic Fury, American officials confirmed that the aircraft is now flying maritime patrol and strike missions aimed at countering small Iranian fast attack boats operating near the Strait of Hormuz. The development reflects how older aircraft are adapting to mo…
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