During an event organized by Center for American Progress, head of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Gen. Joseph Votel, claimed that Iran might have played a role in the cruise missile attacks on USS Mason.
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“I do think that Iran is playing a role in some of this. They have a relationship with the Houthis, so I do suspect there is a role in that,” Votel was quoted as saying.