I'm not having the temerity to accuse the U.S. of anything. When the US was doing the things that you mention the British were right next you, so they have no relevance to the argument at hand. I have nothing but respect for the U.S. military.
You had the 'temerity' to question 'what are the British doing there'? This is a false argument, given that the US has reacted in a similar fashion to the British in the same circumstances. The US navy also has precedent(incidents with Korea for example).
That is all I am saying. In fact, regional US commanders have praised the British for their restraint in this recent incident. The Queen's Navy is still a fine institution.