In which year did the U.S. and Iran engage in a direct naval confrontation during the "Tanker War" phase of the Iran-Iraq War?

Quiz Options

• 1980
• 1984
• 1988
• 1979

Explanation

In 1988, during the Iran-Iraq War's "Tanker War," the U.S. Navy engaged directly with Iranian forces in Operation Praying Mantis after the accidental downing of Iran Air Flight 655.