Contemporary era · 1988
Operation Praying Mantis
Operation Praying Mantis was the 18 April 1988 attack by the United States on Iranian naval targets in the Persian Gulf in retaliation for the mining of a U.S. warship four days earlier. It took place during the US presidency of Ronald Reagan and the rule of Supreme Leader of Iran Ruhollah Khomeini.
- When
- 18 Apr 1988
- Where
- Persian Gulf
- Era
- Contemporary
Topics
Before and after
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