IMHO, the Iranians are setting up an attack with 50-100 cigarette boats.
1) Mock up can show them where and how Phalanx can target.
2) Mock up can show how best to attack US Nimitz class CVN's
3) Mock up can get pilots of boats used to SIZE of Nimitz class CVN's
4) Mock up can show just how much explosive is needed to make an impression on Nimitz class CVN's
Now, would an attack work? Maybe. If you catch CVN in relative small water area, it can not maneuver. IE Gulf of Hormuz or north end of Arabian sea. Especially if Iran closes Gulf of Hormuz.
Also reaction time is less. That means the strike group on board can not react properly. Also means support group can not react properly.
Now if CVN is further out to sea, cigarette boats go BOOM. I STILL think we should have the USS Wisconsin or Missouri available. Try taking on one of THOSE monsters......
My $0.02
Mike
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