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The move comes after news Saturday that the F-16s were being deployed, and almost two weeks after the Iranian Navy attempted to illegally seize two tankers in the area.
The move comes after news Saturday that the F-16s were being deployed, and almost two weeks after the Iranian Navy attempted to illegally seize two tankers in the area.
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The two Saildrone Explorer surface drones, seized and later released by Iran, were operated by the U.S 5th Fleet in the Red Sea.
US officials say the incident ended peacefully after several hours as the Iranians unhooked the tow line to the drone.