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Curated by: Not A Pound For Air To Ground (219 videos)
This video examines the air and naval dimensions of the “Tanker War,” the campaign to disrupt oil shipping during the later years of the Iran–Iraq War. It explains how Iraq used aircraft armed with Exocet missiles to strike tankers around Kharg Island, how Iran responded with mines, aircraft and attacks on Gulf shipping, and how the conflict gradually drew in outside powers. The story culminates with major incidents involving Western forces, including the USS Stark, Operation Earnest Will, Operation Praying Mantis, and the wider military lessons learned from the conflict.