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Wall Street Journal: U.S. military preparing to board Iran-linked ships in international waters
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10:32Now PlayingOvernight, Iran accused Israel of violating its ceasefire with Lebanon, causing Iran to announce the Strait of Hormuz is closed to maritime traffic once again. Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reports the U.S. military is preparing to board Iran-linked ships in international waters, which could escalate the conflict further. Wall Street Journal National Security Correspondent Shelby Holliday and University of Chicago Political Science Professor Robert Pape join Alex Witt with their analysis.
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