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An Iranian naval vessel makes a close approach to the coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt, right, in international waters in the Persian Gulf, July 25, 2017. The Thunderbolt crew sounded warnings before firing warning shots. Navy photo

Close Approach

An Iranian naval vessel makes a close approach to the coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt, right, in international waters in the Persian Gulf, July 25, 2017. The Thunderbolt crew sounded warnings before firing warning shots. Navy photo

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