US Navy adapts refueling amid Iranian threats

The US Navy has developed a commercial 'tanker treadmill' to refuel its oilers at sea, adapting to the threat of Iranian attacks in the Middle East. This new method involves using commercial tankers to top off naval oilers while underway, reducing vulnerability in port. The approach offers lessons for future naval operations in contested environments. The change reflects the ongoing impact of Iranian maritime aggression on US naval logistics.