U.S. F-18's Decimated Iran’s Prized Oil Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz LIVESTREAM

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Max hosts a livestream with his father, Bodie Bodenheimer (an F-16, F-4, and OV-10 pilot), discussing recent events in the Strait of Hormuz. Max recounts that a U.S. F-18 shot the rudder off an Iranian oil tanker after the vessel repeatedly ignored warnings to turn back from the blockade. The two discuss fighter pilot training, strafing techniques, and what the mission might have entailed. They also explore broader leadership issues, the ongoing Iran situation, and speculate on why European allies have been slow to support U.S. operations in the region.

Key takeaways

• Max reports that an F-18 disabled an Iranian oil tanker by shooting its rudder after the ship refused multiple warnings to comply with the U.S. blockade.
• Bodie explains that U.S. fighter pilots train extensively for precision strafing and that shooting a ship’s rudder, while unusual, demonstrates the high skill level and readiness of American aviators.
• Max and Bodie speculate that hardline IRGC factions may be driving Iranian policy and that negotiations remain fragile, with the possibility of renewed kinetic operations if diplomacy fails.

Episode details: published May 7, 2026 · 33.8K views · 1:04:47 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The analysis and commentary described are Max Afterburner’s, attributed to him — his channel includes hypothetical-scenario and news-react content, which is presented as his analysis, not established fact.

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