Operation praying mantis
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Operation praying mantis was the largest military engagement by the United States since World War II.[1]
After the USS Samuel B. Roberts was damaged by a sea mine, other mines were discovered in the area. During and after the subsequent attacks on the Iranian Navy, Iran's sea forces were left in shambles.