The United States could soon offer to put armed sailors and Marines on commercial ships traveling through the Gulf's Strait of Hormuz, U.S. officials said, according to news agency reports on August 3. One official told the agencies that the United States is preparing to deploy sailors and Marines aboard commercial tankers transiting the Gulf as part of efforts to deter Iran from seizing ships. After taking a commercial tanker last month, Tehran said it had an order from an Iranian court to seize a tanker in Gulf waters. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.
U.S. Aims To Deploy Troops On Tankers To Deter Seizures By Iran
The USS Paul Hamilton is seen after passing through the Strait of Hormuz in May.