How the Cole Disaster Drove the U.S. to Develop New Warship Defenses
The Navy destroyers enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports carry weapons fielded after an American warship was attacked and nearly sunk more than 25 years ago. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/world/middleeast/us-navy-ship-defense-iran-hormuz.html