Interesting responses to my comment.   No to war with Iran.  That being said...The US, British, and Russian Navies have been keeping the internationally recognized sea lanes open and mostly free from piracy for decades.    The Iranian speed boats have consistently violated the long established "rules of the road" that are also internationally recognized.    The USS Cole was struck by a jihadist suicide bomb because the Gunners Mates were not allowed to engage despite longstanding Naval Regulations that state they should have been armed.    The ball is in Iran's court now.  If they choose to be stupid?  Play stupid games...Win stupid prizes.   They should and will be lit the fuck up.    We all know your true objective though....