Iran Embassy Threatens 2 USS Spruance Officers as Destroyer Returns From 357-Day Deployment
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Updated · Fox News · Nov 15
Iran Embassy Threatens 2 USS Spruance Officers as Destroyer Returns From 357-Day Deployment
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 15
Summary
Iran’s embassy in South Africa posted “We will find you” on X alongside images naming USS Spruance commander Leigh Tate and executive officer Jeffrey York as the destroyer returned to San Diego on Nov. 13.
The embassy had already accused the two officers in March of ordering Tomahawk strikes that killed 168 children in Minab, a claim tied to the ship’s combat role against Iran during its record 357-day deployment.
The Spruance traveled more than 88,000 nautical miles, launched dozens of Tomahawks at Iranian military targets, destroyed 12 drones and four anti-ship missiles, and helped enforce a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.
Behnam Taleblu of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies said the public targeting should trigger “alarm bells” in Washington because Tehran has a history of plotting attacks on U.S. officials and service members.
The threat lands amid broader U.S.-Iran security tensions: Trump warned Tehran on Nov. 12 against assassinations, several senior officials have moved to protected housing, and the FBI and Justice Department recently announced new Iran-linked terrorism cases.