Word: defendents
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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When the four destroyers moved into position to launch their bombardment, two other warships were already posted at positions northeast of the platforms, prepared to stop any Iranian effort to defend them from Bandar Abbas. The initial shells hit stored fuel oil and ammunition, setting off a furious fire and a series of explosions. After 45 minutes little was left of the platforms, but the shelling continued. "We didn't spare the shells," said Weinberger. A senior naval officer was more emphatic: "We made a show of force...
...latest gulf violence raised a host of larger questions. Chief among them: What will it now take to end the U.S.-Iran conflict? As last week's events show, both sides are on the alert, poised to take retaliatory action to defend their pride and maintain their credibility. Given the escalation mentality, a series of small confrontations could lead to more deadly military incidents. On the other hand, the fact that Iran responded to the U.S. attack by again hitting at Kuwait suggests that Ayatullah Ruhollah Khomeini is not ready to confront the U.S. military directly. Instead, Iran has chosen...
...willing, and I don't think we ever will be willing, to throw in the towel on learning how to defend ourselves," Shultz said...
...three helicopters were startled by an unexpected sight: the reddish flash of tracer bullets erupted from the boats below. There was no doubt that the choppers were being fired upon. And there was no hesitation in their response. The standing orders on gulf duty are clear: When attacked, defend yourself. They did. Radioed one pilot: "We engaged...
...children each year across the U.S. who murder one or both of their parents. Fathers are most often the victims. In recent years the frequency of such crimes, which account for just under 2% of all U.S. homicides, has remained stable, but the legal tactics used to defend the youthful killers have changed. More and more children are arguing that they acted in self-defense, admitting readily to the crime but pointing to years of abuse that left them fearful for their lives. As awareness of child abuse has increased, experts maintain that these pleas are hitting a responsive chord...