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US Navy Beefs Up Presence in Gulf

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US warships protecting American-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz may offer greater protection to other nations’ vessels after reports of Iranian forces allegedly harassed shipping lanes, officials said Friday.

An Iranian Army soldier stands guard on a military speed boat during the Velayat-90 navy exercises in the Strait of Hormuz in southern Iran - Sputnik International
US Navy to Accompany Every US-Flagged Ship Passing Through Strait of Hormuz
The expanded US naval presence is meant to show Tehran that Washington is ready to safeguard shipping along the vital corridor, even at a moment of delicate diplomacy with Tehran over its nuclear program, experts said, Agence France-Presse reported.

American warships started "accompanying" US-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after commercial vessels were allegedly coerced or harassed by Iran's Revolutionary Guards less than a week ago.

US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter approved the operation, with Pentagon spokesman Colonel Steven Warren saying "this is going to continue for an indefinite period of time."

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