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Iran M-08 mine damaged USS Samuel B. Roberts

A World War I-era Iranian M-08 contact mine caused severe damage to the USS Samuel B. Roberts in 1988.
WHO: Iranian M-08 contact naval mine
WHAT: The USS Samuel B. Roberts was severely damaged by an Iranian M-08 contact naval mine.
WHEN: Dec 31, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The ship was struck by the Iranian M-08 contact naval mine.
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