U.S. destroyers in Strait of Hormuz fight off Iranian attacks
Source: Politics - CBSNews.com · Bias: Center
Summary
Three U.S. destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz fought off a swarm of Iranian fast-attack boats, the U.S. military said. U.S. forces also hit back, striking launch sites for Iranian missiles and drones, according to U.S. Central Command. Nancy Cordes reports.
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