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Source: https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2023/07/16/us-sending-f-16-fighter-jets-to-protect-ships-from-iranian-seizures/

U.S. Sending F-16 Fighter Jets to Protect Ships from Iranian Seizures

(AP-Military Times) Lolita C. Baldor - The U.S. will send F-16 fighter jets to the Gulf region to augment the A-10 attack aircraft that have been patrolling there to protect ships from Iranian seizures, a senior defense official said Friday. The move comes after Iran tried to seize two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz last week.

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