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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Croft

US claims it has sank six Iranian boats targeting civilian ships as Trump moves to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The US military claims to have sunk six small Iranian boats as tensions continue to rise in the Strait of Hormuz.

US Central Command (Centcom) commander admiral Brad Cooper said Iran was targeting commercial shipping and US military ships with cruise missiles. An Iranian military official denied the US navy report, according to state television.

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