They might be able to sink big ones, but they'll *not* likely sink ours. Our US Navy is more ready than in the past. It's good to see that they're so focused on what's in front of them, though. [s]
If Iran fires, her leaders' fantasies of power will evaporate overnight. The whole problem will be solved very quickly and with very few US and civilian casualties. We'll hear about it when it's virtually over.
I've heard this bravado before. Do not under estimate the havoc that can be delivered in this era of missiles.
A ship in the gulf is the last place I'd want to be right now.