If Iran is doing this, to send a message, why do it surreptitiously, through unknown proxies, instead of an Iranian-flag destroyer?
This was staged by someone who wants us to be able to blame Iran. I’d say Saudis
Well, it's possible. It was the 'out part of the Saud family' that did 9/11... and even then the Sauds protected their family's reputation with Bush's help.
I have to admit I'm tired of our Deep State controlled Presidents fighting wars for Arabs... any of 'em. They should fight their own wars - maybe then they'd be more careful about getting into them.
“If Iran is doing this, to send a message, why do it surreptitiously, through unknown proxies, instead of an Iranian-flag destroyer?”
If you are Iran why not attack surreptitiously if you are able to do so? The Trump admin says Iran did it and that makes sense to me.