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The U.S. fights to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as UAE says it's attacked by Iran

The U.S. military said it battled Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones its way.

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The U.S. fights to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as UAE says it's attacked by IranThe U.S. military said it battled Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones its way.
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