Mission #14:  
April 18. The U.S. has intercepted message traffic indicating that the 
Iranian frigates Shahand and Sabalan are under orders to attack U.S. ships
and aircraft. Be on guard against possible attacks.

Background:  Shortly before 1600 hours, Iranian communications were 
intercepted by the U.S. The U.S. learned that two Iranian frigates, the 
Shahand and the Sabalan, were given orders to attack U.S. ships and 
aircraft. At 1559 hours, U.S. forces issued a warning to the Iranian 
vessels indicating that they were too close to U.S. ships.

Mission #15:  
April 18. Protect the U.S. fleet from attacking Iranian frigates Shahand 
and Sabalan.

Background:  At 1621 hours, three Navy A-6s and nearby U.S. ships were 
fired upon by the Shahand. A U.S. ship launched a Harpoon missile at the 
Iranian frigate, and U.S. jets released laser-guided Skipper 2 bombs. The 
Shahand was destroyed.
