Boise, April 4 -- Former US F-15E combat pilot Ryan Bodenheimer has said that the US should not underestimate Iran's aerial and water combat technologies in the Strait of Hormuz, saying there is challenge of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) hitting the oil tankers.

The Strait of Hormuz, a significant route for oil vessels from the Gulf region, has witnessed a maritime blockade from Iran amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.

In an interview with ANI, Bodenheimer noted that a few defence firms in the US are working to counter Iran's UUVs in the trade route.

Asked about the anxiety around the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, given the military challenges, he said, "The aircraft that are strafing those boats, that's one piece of the puzz...