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Judge Orders Evidence on Iran's Role in U.S.S. Cole Bombing
3/25/2026
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Story summary
- A U.S. Army judge ordered prosecutors to disclose evidence of Iran's involvement in the 2000 U.S.S. Cole bombing.
- U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran was involved in attack that killed 17 sailors.
- Defense lawyers say no evidence links Iran to the bombing.
- Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, charged with orchestrating the attack, awaits trial at Guantánamo Bay.
- Prosecutors must report by April 10, with jury selection set for June 1.
