Jan 9, 2008 5:26 AM

Iran-Navy Clash: The Raw Video (Updated)

See the face-off between the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and the U.S. Navy for yourself: UPDATE: Here’s the transcript, courtesy of The Lede.

See the face-off between the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and the U.S. Navy for yourself:

UPDATE : Here’s the transcript, courtesy of The Lede.

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