Operation Praying Mantis - A One Day War with Iran, 1988 - Animated

Play Conflict of Nations for FREE on PC or Mobile: 💥 Receive an Amazing New Player Pack, only available for the next 30 days! Thanks to Conflict of Nations for sponsoring this video! In the Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq War, the Tanker War reaches its climax. When the USS Samuel B. Roberts is hit by an Iranian mine, the US Navy is deployed to region in a show of force to deter Iranian military action against shipping. Tensions reach boiling point, and a one day naval shooting war between the US Navy and Iran ensues. My “Group Captain“ tier Patreons vote on my next video subject. If you’d like to have your say on my next video, please check out my Patreon at the link below: