Tanker Attack Train your eyes on the Middle East again. The U.S. Navy and Iranian search and rescue teams have both sent assistance to two oil tankers that were attacked in the Gulf of Oman. The oil price has surged and Gulf stock markets are down. Initial reports say at least one of the tankers was hit by a torpedo, and its crew was rescued by the Iranians. It's not yet clear whether there is a connection to alleged limpet-mine attacks against tankers off the UAE last month—the U.S. claimed that episode was Iran's work. Sky News
The Mullahs have made a huge miscalculation. A good start would be total destruction of naval coastal installations and abatement of all non-civil aviation for about 100 miles inland. Maybe occupy Khargh Island. Trump seems to reluctant to enter/initiate wars but I think we will see him turn the USN loose here.