Pentagon also considers increasing other military presence in the region. The U.S. Defense Department announced it is increasing its use of fighter jets to stop Iranians from seizing…
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U.S. Navy Prevents Iran from Capturing 2 Oil Tankers
Both commercial vessels were near the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Navy reported that an attempt by Iranian forces to capture two oil tankers was foiled by an…
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U.S. responds with warning flares. In the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, Iranian naval vessels challenged ships from the U.S. Fifth Fleet. The U.S. responded with warning flares. According…
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U.S. Navy Sends Carrier to the Persian Gulf
Scheduled transit ensures international passage remains open. The entrance to the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, is a major bottleneck along the international oil trade route. In…
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