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Ronald Reagan: The United States has no desire for a military confrontation with Iran, but the Government of Iran should be under no…

On the recordOctober 18, 1987
The United States has no desire for a military confrontation with Iran, but the Government of Iran should be under no illusion about our determination and ability to protect our ships and our interests against unprovoked attacks.
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Ronald Reagan
Republican · California

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Statement on the United States Reprisal Against Iran

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