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29 Purple Hearts approved for injuries sustained in Iran ballistic missile attack
In all, 80 Purple Heat packages were evaluated “individually” by a CJTF-OIR review board in accordance with Army and Air Force regulations.
By Shawn Snow
Latest "tehran" stories
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Trump tweets that he’s instructed the Navy to ‘destroy’ any Iranian gunboats that harass US warships
“I have instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea,” Trump tweeted.
By Shawn Snow
11 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vessels harass US warships in the Persian Gulf
NAVCENT said the Iranian ships “repeatedly crossed the bows and sterns of the U.S. vessels at extremely close range and high speeds” and even came within 50 yard “closest point of approach” of the Puller and 10 yards of Maui’s bow.
By Shawn Snow
Trump warns Iran will pay a ‘very heavy price’ if its forces or proxies attack US troops
“Upon information and belief, Iran or its proxies are planning a sneak attack on U.S. troops and/or assets in Iraq. If this happens, Iran will pay a very heavy price, indeed!,” Trump tweeted Wednesday.
By Shawn Snow
US hands over base to Iraqi forces in area known to be a hotbed for Iran-backed militia
“Who wants to bet that 6 months from now, #Iran-backed militias will be the “ISF” [Iraq security forces] in command of al-Qaim base?"
By Shawn Snow
US keeping two carriers in Mideast, moving Patriot missile batteries into Iraq as Iran tensions mount
“I would caution Iran and its proxies from attempting a response that would endanger U.S. and coaltion forces,” McKenzie said. “We have the flexibility, the capability, and the will to respond to any threat.”
By Shawn Snow