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Hormuz Crisis: US eyes more warships, Europe negotiates with Iran

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Firstpost•13-03-2026, 21:49

Hormuz Crisis: US eyes more warships, Europe negotiates with Iran

•US Pentagon considers deploying more warships to West Asia for potential escort operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
•US Central Command requested additional destroyers and Marine Corps warships to protect commercial vessels in the vital waterway.
•European nations like France and Italy are engaging Iran in talks to secure safe passage for their ships through the Strait.
•US officials state escort operations would only commence once the threat from Iranian attacks significantly lessens.
•Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz, seeking higher oil/gas prices.

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