US Attacks on Iran's Oil Vessels: A Desperate Attempt at Escalation

US attacks on Iranian oil vessels have been described as an 'act of desperation' by writer and researcher Nick Mottern. The recent strikes, he believes, reflect a deepening sense of military and political hopelessness in Washington.

Mottern points to several factors contributing to this desperation, including US weapons shortages, fatigued air crews, and rising economic pressure on Americans at home.

He also notes that the US administration is overstating threats in the Strait of Hormuz, drawing parallels to past incidents used to justify escalation. Furthermore, Mottern points out that the US Navy is avoiding close-range engagement due to Iran's anti-ship capabilities.