Shots fired in Persian Gulf; Iran warns encroaching U.S. ships will be ‘severely punished’

Shots fired in Persian Gulf; Iran warns encroaching U.S. ships will be ‘severely punished’

(CNSNews.com) – Iran's defense minister vowed Thursday that any U.S. or other warships that enter Iranian waters would be "severely punished," as the Pentagon confirmed that a U.S. patrol vessel had fired warning shots after being approached by an Iranian attack boat in an "unsafe" manner.

"It is a natural and routine program of the border patrol to do surveillance in the southern waters and to collect intelligence on foreign ships' operations," the Mehr news agency quoted Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan as telling reporters in Isfahan.

The dog days of summer: What to do in New England this weekend
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The dog days of summer: What to do in New England this weekend

Kelly Thomas

BOSTON – Back-to-school sales and earlier sunsets mean families around New England are looking for the best way to make a few more lasting summer memories before autumn descends. Whether you and yours prefer stunning natural vistas or entertaining jaunts through history, below is a list of day-trips and weekend activities the entire family can enjoy.

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