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US Says Iranian Military Boat Came Within 150 Yards of US Warships

https://ift.tt/xOuVhE5 U.S. military said Tuesday that an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy boat came within 150 yards of American warships in the Strait of Hormuz, but the situation was de-escalated with the help of audible warnings and non-lethal use of lasers.

In a statement, the U.S. military said the incident took place on December 5 during a routine transit in international waters.

“The IRGCN’s actions violated international standards of professional and safe maritime behavior, increasing the risk of miscalculation and collision,” the statement said.

Author webdesk@voanews.com (Reuters)
Source : VOA

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