Italian navy: 2 lerici-class and 8 gaeta-subclass in service, the drones are small unmanned boats that can simulate the acoustic and magnetic signatures of bigger ships to trigger mines. their small size and special construction let them survive the effects of exploding mines unharmed.. Iran was holding 10 u.s. navy sailors and their two small boats that drifted into iranian waters after experiencing mechanical problems. iran accused the sailors of trespassing.. Washington (ap) — iran was holding 10 u.s. navy sailors and their two small boats that drifted into iranian waters after experiencing mechanical problems. iran accused the sailors of trespassing but american officials said tehran has assured them that the crew and vessels would be returned safely and promptly..
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