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U S aids tanker fires warning near Iranian gunboats
A U S Navy warship fired a warning shot near three Iranian gunboats attacking the Danish flagged Karama Maersk in the southern Persian Gulf. The Montgomery responded to a distress call at 7 10 p m local time, two gunboats left and one stayed before departing. No injuries or damage reported. The incident occurred about 13 miles south of Abu Musa island as the tanker continued toward the Strait of Hormuz.
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Bahrain
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Persian Gulf
Pentagon
Frank Carlucci
Arnold Williams
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Elmer Montgomery
Gulf Shipping
United Arab Emirates
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Strait of Hormuz