US Navy Officer Fired Over Iran Incident; More Action Expected

A U.S. Navy commander has been fired and further disciplinary action may follow as American authorities investigate the detention of 10 U.S. sailors who entered Iranian waters by accident in January. Commander Eric Rasch was dismissed "due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command," the Navy said in a statement. An official who declined to be identified said Rasch's failure to provide effective leadership led to a lack of oversight, complacency and failure to...

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