US Military Considers Placing Armed Personnel on Commercial Ships in Response to Iran's Seizure of Vessels

This chapter discusses the US military's consideration of placing armed personnel on commercial ships in order to stop Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has been seizing ships in the Strait as a part of its efforts to pressure the West over its collapsed nuclear deal. The chapter also mentions that this move by the US military would be unprecedented and could further deter Iran or escalate tensions.