The United States is considering putting armed sailors and Marines on commercial ships travelling through the Gulf’s Strait of Hormuz. Two US officials cited Iran’s continuous attempt to hijack ships in international waters as the reason for the move. Last Month, the Pentagon sent additional F-35 and F-16 fighter jets along with a warship to the Middle East in a bid to monitor key waterways in the region. Watch why the narrow water mouth in the Persian Gulf is crucial for the World. #us #iran #straitofhormuz #usnavy #troops #marines #commercialships #internationalwaters #gulf #tehran #iraniannavy #hijack #harassment #irannucleardeal Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.