A Game of Tankers: Multiple ships seized as situation in Middle East edges toward conflict

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This situation is developing rapidly and comes on the heels of a series of clashes between the U.S. amphibious landing ship Boxer and smaller Iranian craft, that included several close passes from helicopters and ended with the apparent shooting down of an Iranian drone. Tensions in the region remain very high, and the possibility of a military strike on Iran from the U.S., the U.K., or both would appear to be increasing.

The photo is apparently taken from the deck of the Boxer and shows some of its attack helicopters. These must be worth a large chunk of the American military budget.