Late in 1981, Islamic militants tried to seize control of the Persian Gulf nation of Bahrain. In history, this coup attempt failed, but this scenario assumes that it succeeded, that the United States decides to restore the former government of Bahrain, but that the only forces available for this mission are the Kitty Hawk battle group, two submarines, and a group of amphbious vessels.
First, American forces must make their way to the Gulf of Oman to gather intelligence. However, Iran has warned the United States not to interfere in Bahrain. It remains to be seen how far the Iranians will go to support their new allies...
Image: A U.S. Navy Grumman F-14A Tomcat from fighter squadron VF-51 Screaming Eagles, Carrier Air Wing 15 (CVW-15), landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) off Oahu, Hawaii (USA), on 1 April 1981. In the background is an F-14A from VF-111 Sundowners. U.S. National Archives No. NN33300514 2005-06-30; Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Mcmillan, USN.