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jul 24, 1987 - U.S. Intervenes in Iran-Iraq War

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The U.S. protects Arab shipping, which almost destroys the Iranian Navy. President Regan announces that he will take action to protect oil shipping to the Persian Gulf against "threats by Iran or anyone else."

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jul 24, 1987
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~ 38 years ago