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

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 sayTwo 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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