Battle of Tehran

On October 31st at around 600 Zulu time US F-18s launched a series of sorties over the PLR held city. On of these was led by Lt. Jennifer Colbey Hawkins. The sortie attacked an airport that possibly held Al-Bashir, the leader of the PLR. Although the attack destroyed many PLR MIG's if failed to kill Al-Bashir.

The Ground Assault

At 0300 hours Zulu Time Colonel Garrisons regiment captured the Fia Bridge intact, after a short but bloody firefight. With the bridge captured a the US invasion force of 50,000 Marines began a general attack on the city. The main attack began at 0645 hours. One of the units that took part in this attack was the 1st Recon Marines, composed of Misfit 3-1 and Haymaker. The regiment advanced down a hill under mortar fire before crossing a canal where they once again came under heavy fire from the MG positions on a near overpass. After clearing the overpass the element began to take the buildings and apartment buildings. In a series of fire fights they managed to take the buildings. A while later a convoy composed of Humvee's picked up Misfit 3-1 and they began an advance to a bank that may hold important information. They were ambushed an took heavy casualties from RPG's before escaping and cleared the bank. It was here that Sg.Blackburn's squad found the WMD.

However, the squad was now trapped at the bank. A tank assault began on the area to rescue them. After heavy fighting in and outside of the city, the tank battalion was defeated. A NCO named Cpl. Miller was executed on video by Solommon.

Continued Fighting

Fighting continued in the city for many more days. On November 2 a assault on Al-Bashirs location began. A squad landed and managed to clear several buildings with sniper support from Sg.Blackburn. After heavy fighting Al-Bashir was found, but was also mortally wounded. He was rushed to a helicopter, but died on the flight.