Iran Reserves Right to 'Deterrent Measures' as US Sends F-16s to Its Backyard

Jul 17th 2023 2:53pm EDT

The Pentagon beefed up its Mideast garrison with F-16 fighter jets over the weekend, supposedly to “deter” Iran from seizing any more oil tankers. The Islamic Republic says its ship seizures have been related to illegal smuggling activities and attempts by foreign vessels to flee the scene of accidents involving Iranian fishing vessels.

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