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US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizures

Headline from CBS 8 San Diego

The move would be an unheard of action aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels.

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  1. CBS 8 San Diego

    US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizures (opens CBS 8 San Diego)

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    CBS 8 San Diego's feed description

    The move would be an unheard of action aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels.

  2. KSN Wichita

    US military may put armed troops on commercial ships to stop Iran seizures (opens KSN Wichita)

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    KSN Wichita's feed description

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in what would be an unheard of action aimed a…

  3. The Times of Israel

    US mulls armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizures (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Officials say no final decision made, deployments would be made at request of ships involved; drastic move not even taken during 'Tanker War' in 1980s

  4. Military Times

    US may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz (opens Military Times)

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    Military Times's feed description

    Officials said Marines and sailors would provide the security only at the request of the ships involved.

  5. Voice of America

    US May Arm Commercial Ships in Strait of Hormuz to Stop Iran Seizures (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    While officials offer few details of plan, it comes as thousands of Marines and sailors on both amphibious assault ship USS Bataan and USS Carter Hall are heading to Persian Gulf

  6. The Daily Caller

    US Military May Place Armed Troops On Commercial Ships To Guard Against Iran Seizure Attempts: REPORT (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The U.S. military may send armed sailors and Marines to guard commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

  7. Los Angeles Times

    U.S. may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizures (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.

  8. Anchorage Daily News

    US may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iranian seizures (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    It would be an unheard of action aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels, American officials said.

  9. Politico

    U.S. military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizures (opens Politico)

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    While officials offered few details of the plan, it comes as thousands of Marines and sailors are on their way to the Persian Gulf.

  10. The Garden Island

    U.S. may put troops on commercial ships to stop Iran seizures (opens The Garden Island)

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    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in what would be an unheard of action aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels, American officials told The Associated Press on…

  11. WSVN Miami

    US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizures - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in what

  12. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    U.S. may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates >> The U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in what would be an unheard of action aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels, American officials told The Associated Press o…

  13. The Boston Globe

    US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The US military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in what would be an unheard-of action aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels, American officials told the Associated Press on Thursday.

  14. The Columbian

    U.S. seeks to end Iran’s seizing of ships (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in what would be an unheard of action aimed at stoppi

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