#BREAKING @CENTCOM says #Iran 's IRGCN patrol boat had "unsafe and unprofessional" interaction w/ USS Lewis B. Puller platform ship & USS The Sullivans destroyer transiting the Strait of Hormuz late on Dec. 5.
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#BREAKING #Iran IRGCN "attempted to blind the bridge by shining a spotlight & crossed within 150 yards of the US ships – dangerously close, particularly at night," says @CENTCOM
US ships deescalated w/ audible warnings/non-lethal lasers & transited w/out further incident
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US ships deescalated w/ audible warnings/non-lethal lasers & transited w/out further incident
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#BREAKING @CENTCOM says #Iran "violated international standards of professional & safe maritime behavior"
“This dangerous action in international waters is indicative of Iran’s destabilizing activity across the Middle East,” said Col. Joe Buccino, CENTCOM spokesman.
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“This dangerous action in international waters is indicative of Iran’s destabilizing activity across the Middle East,” said Col. Joe Buccino, CENTCOM spokesman.
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