✦ History

Part of Iran–Iraq War

Operation Earnest Will

July 24, 1987 – September 26, 1988 · Persian Gulf

The United States reflagged Kuwaiti oil tankers and escorted them through the Persian Gulf during the Iran–Iraq War. The operation led to several clashes with Iranian forces.

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United States

Iran

United States
Kuwait
Iran

Units

United States Special Operations Command 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) United States Navy SEALs United States Air Force Carrier Air Wing Fifteen

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