Seriously, our Navy can protect themselves, if and only if they have reasonable rules of engagement.
I really don't trust Obama or his stooges with valuing or protecting the lives of our military.
Whatever the TR is doing, I pray for their safety.
Maybe the Sultan and his moslem brotherhood operatives want to help Iran hone their radar and elint targeting of the carrier and support ships. Also, the sound data for acoustical mines.
But heck, I’m just a crazy cynic. Where’s my gold foil hat?