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In which year did the U.S. and Iran engage in a direct naval confrontation during the "Tanker War" phase of the Iran-Iraq War?
Verified Answer
1980
Quiz Options
- 1980
- 1984
- 1988
- 1979
Explanation & Context
In 1988, during the Iran-Iraq War's "Tanker War," the U.S. Navy engaged directly with Iranian forces in Operation Praying Mantis after the accidental downing of Iran Air Flight 655.
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