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US Navy fires officer in charge of sailors held by Iran

WASHINGTON , United States (AFP) — The officer in charge of 10 US sailors who were briefly captured by Iran in the Persian Gulf was relieved of his command Thursday, the Navy announced. Commander Eric Rasch “was relieved due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command,” the Navy said in a statement, adding he has been temporarily reassigned to a new role. The dismissal is the first time a sailor has been […]