Iran positions missile launchers for potential attack on US forces, WSJ reports
June 23 (Reuters) - Iran is moving missile launchers into place for a potential attack on U.S. forces in the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing U.S. officials.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
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