The Pentagon is poised to offer security forces to commercial vessels transiting the Persian Gulf region to deter Iranian forces from attacking the ships, U.S. officials say
The USS Bataan, an amphibious assault ship. Concerns about Iran’s actions in the Persian Gulf region have prompted the U.S. to pour more military forces into the area.
WASHINGTON—The Pentagon is poised to offer armed sailors and Marines to commercial vessels transiting the Persian Gulf region to deter Iranian forces from attacking the ships, according to U.S. officials.Continue reading your article with
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