US Navy Authorised to Target Iranian Boats
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 10:33 UTC
- Sources: Al Jazeera
The US Navy has been authorised to target Iranian fast boats in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Defence Secretary Hegseth. The move comes as tensions between the two countries escalate.
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