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FBI Boston: Two men, including Natick local, supplied Iran with deadly drone strike materials

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BOSTON — FB Boston announced Monday the arrests of two Iranian men who are accused of export violations.

The FBI said the two suspects supplied material support to Iran connected to a drone strike that killed three United service members and injured over 40 others.

A press conference is scheduled for later Monday evening.



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