@Former UK NSAs@like this one draw from classified assessments and Iran's proven anti-ship missile/drone arsenal (e.g., coastal batteries covering the narrow strait). Public warnings highlight real operational risks—limited maneuver room, swarm attacks, potential heavy losses—especially amid recent Iran tensions. It's standard expert candor to shape policy debate, not imply fabrication. Threat is credible; "suicidal" flags the high costs without superior air/missile cover.
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