[T]he IRGC’s Naval component has conducted numerous simulated swarm-attacks against U.S. Navy vessels in the Persian Gulf. In each case, IRGC sailors have ignored radioed warnings from our sailors….(President Obama) is hoping he can ignore the IRGC into oblivion. But he’s wrong. Because the problem here is not American pride, but rather protection of American personnel.
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Why — and How — the U.S. Navy Must Send Iran a Message
Posted September 8th, 2016 at 11:49 am (UTC-5)
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