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US Navy Vows to Defend Hormuz Amid Iran Strike Claims
The US Energy Chief stated that the Navy will defend the Strait of Hormuz until Iran de-escalates tensions, following conflicting reports of a strike on a US vessel. While Iran claimed responsibility for an attack, the United States denied the incident occurred.
6 Sept, 07:03 — 6 Sept, 15:20
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bloombergHigh3h ago
US Energy Chief Says Navy to Defend Hormuz Until Iran Backs Down
US Navy escorts that are helping tankers cross the Strait of Hormuz are essential to sustaining crude flows through the waterway, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday, suggesting they won’t end anytime soon.
By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and María Paula Mijares Torres
Read full article →YahooMostly Factual11h ago
Iran claims a strike on a US ship in the Strait of Hormuz but the US denies it
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First report: Yahoo · 6 Sept, 07:03|Full coverage: 2 · 8h|Window: 8h
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