US protected ships from Iran in Strait of Hormuz in ”80s. Could it again?

US protected ships from Iran in the Strait of Hormuz during the 1980s "Tanker War." Analysts examine whether the US could again provide naval escorts in the strait, which is crucial for global oil shipping. Rising Iran-linked attacks and modern asymmetric warfare complicate security efforts, despite potential US intervention. The US Navy has experience with small boat tactics deployed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard, which uses civilian ships for military purposes.