On 15 October, the reflagged U.S. tanker Sea Isle City was struck by an Iranian Silkworm missile while at anchor near the oil terminal outside Kuwait City.
Seventeen crewmen and the American captain were injured in the attack.
On 18 October, the U.S. Navy responded with Operation Nimble Archer.
Four destroyers shelled two Revolutionary Guard bases, located on oil platforms, that had been used to stage attacks on shipping.
in the Rostam oil field.
After the shelling, USS Thach landed a SEAL platoon and a demolition unit that planted explosives on one of the platforms to destroy it.
The SEALs next boarded and searched a third platform two miles away (3.2 km).
Documents and radios were taken for intelligence.
On 15 October, the reflagged U.S. tanker Sea Isle City was struck by an Iranian Silkworm missile while at anchor near the oil terminal outside Kuwait City. Seventeen crewmen and the American captain were injured in the attack. On 18 October, the U.S. Navy responded with Operation Nimble Archer. Four destroyers shelled two Revolutionary Guard bases, located on oil platforms, that had been used to stage attacks on shipping. in the Rostam oil field. After the shelling, USS Thach landed a SEAL platoon and a demolition unit that planted explosives on one of the platforms to destroy it. The SEALs next boarded and searched a third platform two miles away (3.2 km). Documents and radios were taken for intelligence.
Operation Earnest Will