U.S. LAUNCHES NEW 'POWERFUL STRIKES' ON IRAN
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The U.S. last struck Iran directly in 1988's Operation Praying Mantis.
That April 1988 operation, triggered by Iran mining international waters, was the largest U.S. naval surface battle since WWII — sinking or disabling half of Iran's operational navy in a single day.
This storyHow many times has the U.S. previously struck Iran directly?
- Never before
- Once, in 1988
- Twice, in the 1980s
- Three times since 2000
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Once, in 1988
This storyAre U.S. military strikes on Iran the right move?
This storyShould the U.S. pursue a new Iran deal after these strikes?
This storyHow wide is the Strait of Hormuz at its narrowest point?
- 8 miles (13 km)
- 21 miles (33 km)
- 55 miles (89 km)
- 100 miles (161 km)
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21 miles (33 km)
This storyIn what year did the U.S. withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA)?
- 2015
- 2017
- 2018
- 2020
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2018
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