Tensions at Sea: The Iran-Iraq War and U.S. Involvement

This chapter examines the strategic complexities of the Iran-Iraq War, focusing on economic warfare and the geopolitical significance of the Straits of Hormuz. It discusses the escalating U.S. military involvement in response to threats against oil tankers and the controversial tactics employed to protect shipping in the Gulf. The narrative culminates in the tragic incident involving the USS Vincennes, highlighting the dangerous miscommunications that occurred amid rising tensions.