Events tagged with "oil platforms"

Historical Events tagged with "oil platforms"

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Military & Warfare

U.S. Navy Attacks Iranian Oil Platforms

October 19th, 1987 37 years ago

The United States Navy executed Operation Nimble Archer, launching an attack on two Iranian oil platforms in the Persian Gulf. This operation aimed to target Iranian assets as a response to ongoing threats and aggression against U.S. naval forces in the region. Utilizing aircraft and naval vessels, the U.S. displayed military force to deter further Iranian action and protect maritime interests in the Gulf.