U.S. Military Reports Destruction of Iranian Oil Tankers, Smithsonian Secretary Resigns
The U.S. military announced it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers. Separately, Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Smithsonian's head, stated his intention to step down by year-end.
The U.S. military reported the destruction of five Iranian oil tankers. This action follows continued developments in the region.
Separately, Lonnie G. Bunch III, the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian, announced plans to resign. He will step down from his position by the end of the current year.
Bunch spoke during the National Archives Foundation Records of Achievement Award Ceremony and Gala 2023. The event took place on December 4, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Tasos Katopodis provided an image of Bunch at the event.
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