Iran claims attacks pushed US warships away from Strait of Hormuz
US media reported that eight US Marines suffered smoke inhalation and potential traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian missile attack.
Iran says attacks on ships forced US warships farther from its coast, while US officials and analysts report continued military and diplomatic tensions. Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have increased but remain below pre-war levels.
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AllegedIran claimed that attacks on ships, including US Navy vessels, forced Washington to move its warships farther from the Iranian coast.
“Iran is claiming success in attacking ships – including US Navy vessels – near the Strait of Hormuz, saying that the strikes have forced Washington to move its warships further from the Iranian coast.”
- 8Marines
AllegedUS media reported that eight US Marines suffered smoke inhalation and potential traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian missile attack.
“eight US Marines had suffered from smoke inhalation and potential traumatic brain injuries”
- 29sailors
The Pentagon added 29 US sailors to its list of war-wounded.
“added 29 US sailors and eight Marines to its list of war-wounded”