
U.S. bolsters forces in Persian Gulf to counter Iran’s attempts to seize tankers
The U.S. military announced it is bolstering its forces in the Persian Gulf to counter Iranian attempts to seize oil tankers in the region.
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The U.S. military announced it is bolstering its forces in the Persian Gulf to counter Iranian attempts to seize oil tankers in the region.
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