Cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz
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The USS Spruance fired on the ship and Marines boarded it as it tried to get past the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
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US military says it boarded cargo ship suspected of heading to Iran during blockade but released it
The U.S. military has boarded another commercial vessel during its blockade of Iran’s ports, but unlike in previous cases, the ship was ultimately allowed to carry on its way.
USS Spruance ran through procedure with the Iranian-flagged vessel before finally opening fire with its deck gun when the boat didn't comply.
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Cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz reports being attacked
No group has yet claimed responsibility for Sunday's reported attack.
The exchange occurred a day after President Donald Trump announced the Navy would help commercial vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz.
A U.S. warship intending to pass through the Strait of Hormuz was turned back after ignoring Iran's warning, Fars news agency reported on Monday citing local sources, adding that two missiles hit it when it was sailing near Jask island.