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

The US military is considering placing armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz to prevent Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels. This unprecedented action comes as thousands of Marines and sailors are being deployed to the Persian Gulf. The plan is still under discussion, and no final decision has been made. The deployment of US forces has already drawn Iran's attention, with its chief diplomat expressing opposition to foreign security providers in the region. The heightened tensions between the US and Iran coincide with Iran's increased uranium enrichment and the collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal.