Interesting point.
I do wonder about the anti-mines capabilities of the Gulf Cooperation Council? I’d like to think they have some ability.
Additionally, Iran still has a number of smaller speedboats that IIRC have anti-ship missile capabilities. I’d think those may be harder for us to spot (visually or on radar) when they’re out in the Persian Gulf or Straits of Hormuz.
BUT-—WE HAVE BEEN PRACTICING ON THOSE SPEEDBOATS CARRYING DRUGS FROM S AMERICA!!!