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US to send additional jets, warship to Middle East: Pentagon
The United States will send additional F-35 and F-16 aircraft along with a warship to the Middle East, the Pentagon said on Monday, in a bid to monitor key waterways in the region following Iran’s seizure and harassment of commercial shipping vessels in recent months.
“The [Pentagon] is increasing our presence and ability to monitor the [Strait of Hormuz] and surrounding waters,” Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh told reporters.
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