"US Considers Deploying Armed Troops on Commercial Ships in Strait of Hormuz to Counter Iran's Seizures"

The US military is considering placing armed personnel on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz to prevent Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels. Iran has been seizing ships in the strait since 2019 as a means of pressuring the West over negotiations regarding its collapsed nuclear deal. This move could deter Iran from further seizures but also escalate tensions. The plan is being discussed with US military officials and Gulf Arab allies, and no final decision has been made. Thousands of Marines and sailors are already en route to the Persian Gulf, potentially providing the backbone for any armed guard mission.