admiral
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The United States shot down multiple Iranian missiles and drones fired at US Navy and commercial vessels and destroyed six of Tehran's small boats, a top US admiral said on Monday.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
US forces destroyed six Iranian boats and shot down missiles and drones fired at US Navy and commercial vessels by Tehran's military, a top US admiral said.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
Navy admiral, gave an internal briefing to executives saying he believed that the chances of a cease-fire in the next few weeks were about 65% because both sides are incentivized to negotiate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Former US military official William Fallon - a retired US Navy admiral - told the BBC that "time of day" probably worked in the rescue mission's favour.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
“I believe the chef has prepared a delicious pie,” the admiral replied with a smug sideways look at Penelope.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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