U.S. commercial ships had military security aboard during Hormuz transit, sources say

Source: NBC News Politics · Bias: Center Left

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Two U.S. commercial ships that crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Monday had U.S. military security teams aboard as Iran launched attacks against them during the transit, according to two U.S. officials.

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U.S. commercial ships had military security aboard during Hormuz transit, sources say
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U.S. commercial ships had military security aboard during Hormuz transit, sources say

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Two U.S. commercial ships that crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Monday had U.S. military security teams aboard as Iran launched attacks against them during the transit, according to two U.S. officials.