And I'll highlight that Iran has repeatedly sought to offensively and proactively expand the conflict by aggression against its neighbors and its attacks on global shipping through the Strait. To date, Iran has attacked five merchant vessels, seized two of them that were attempting to transit the Strait. And these include ships that Iran itself had cleared to proceed. Now, as I always do, I want to honor members of the Joint Force today. (14:46–14:55)
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Asserts that Iran has attacked five merchant vessels and seized two in the Strait.
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