Historical Events tagged with "khobar towers"
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Military & Warfare
Khobar Towers Attack Kills U.S. Servicemen
June 25th, 1996 28 years ago
A truck bomb exploded outside the Khobar Towers in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, killing 19 U.S. servicemen and injuring hundreds. It targeted American military personnel stationed there, reflecting rising tensions and security challenges in the region during a time of U.S. military involvement in Gulf affairs. The highly organized attack utilized a massive explosive device, showcasing the evolving nature of terrorist tactics.
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