Iranian, U.S. Vessels Face Off at Sea
The Pentagon has released this footage of what was called an early morning skirmish between the USS Hopper and five Iranian boats on Sunday. President Bush interpreted the seafaring meeting as provocative, but from just the video it's not entirely clear what's happening. Take a look.The Pentagon has released this footage of what was called an early morning skirmish between the USS Hopper and five Iranian boats on Sunday. President Bush interpreted the seafaring meeting as provocative, but from just the video it’s not entirely clear what’s happening. Take a look.
Watch the clip here.
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