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jul 21, 1987 - U.S. Intervenes in Irar-Iraq War

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The U.S. begins protecting Arab shipping in the Persian Gulf, nearly destroying the Iranian Navy. After much fighting, President Reagan announces he will take action to prevent oil from being shipped ¨Against threats from Iran or anyone else¨

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jul 21, 1987
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~ 38 years ago