An Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessel watches an American warship in the Strait of Hormuz Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessels watch an American warship in the Strait of Hormuz Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Elvis Osemwengie stands watch aboard the USS Paul Hamilton in the Strait of Hormuz Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
U.S. Navy retail service specialist Artayja Stewart of Clarksville, Tenn., stands guard next to a machine gun aboard the USS Paul Hamilton in the Strait of Hormuz Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
From left, Commodore Philip Dennis, commander of the United Kingdom Maritime Component Command, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper of the U.S. Navy's Mideast-based 5th Fleet and Vice Adm. Emmanuel Slaars, joint commander of the French forces deployed in the Indian Ocean, look out from the USS Paul Hamilton in the Strait of Hormuz Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
U.S. Navy sailors work in the Combat Information Center of the USS Paul Hamilton in the Strait of Hormuz Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
A U.S. Navy sailor works in the Combat Information Center of the USS Paul Hamilton in the Strait of Hormuz Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
The British frigate HMS Lancaster sails as Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessels follow behind it in the Strait of Hormuz Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
Two traditional dhows sail by a large container ship in the Strait of Hormuz Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
The USS Paul Hamilton is seen after passing through the Strait of Hormuz Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
Ships sit anchored off Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
An Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessel watches an American warship in the Strait of Hormuz Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
Jon Gambrell - staff, AP
Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessels watch an American warship in the Strait of Hormuz Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
Jon Gambrell - staff, AP
U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Elvis Osemwengie stands watch aboard the USS Paul Hamilton in the Strait of Hormuz Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
Jon Gambrell - staff, AP
U.S. Navy retail service specialist Artayja Stewart of Clarksville, Tenn., stands guard next to a machine gun aboard the USS Paul Hamilton in the Strait of Hormuz Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
Jon Gambrell - staff, AP
From left, Commodore Philip Dennis, commander of the United Kingdom Maritime Component Command, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper of the U.S. Navy's Mideast-based 5th Fleet and Vice Adm. Emmanuel Slaars, joint commander of the French forces deployed in the Indian Ocean, look out from the USS Paul Hamilton in the Strait of Hormuz Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
Jon Gambrell - staff, AP
U.S. Navy sailors work in the Combat Information Center of the USS Paul Hamilton in the Strait of Hormuz Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
Jon Gambrell - staff, AP
A U.S. Navy sailor works in the Combat Information Center of the USS Paul Hamilton in the Strait of Hormuz Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
Jon Gambrell - staff, AP
The British frigate HMS Lancaster sails as Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessels follow behind it in the Strait of Hormuz Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
Jon Gambrell - staff, AP
Two traditional dhows sail by a large container ship in the Strait of Hormuz Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
Jon Gambrell - staff, AP
The USS Paul Hamilton is seen after passing through the Strait of Hormuz Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
Jon Gambrell - staff, AP
Ships sit anchored off Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, May 19, 2023. The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
ABOARD THE USS PAUL HAMILTON IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ (AP) — The Mideast-based commanders of the U.S., British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday aboard an American warship, a sign of their unified approach to keep the crucial waterway open after Iran seized two oil tankers.
Tensions in the Persian Gulf have been volatile since Iran's nuclear deal with world powers collapsed, following the U.S.' unilateral withdrawal five years ago. The incredibly rare, joint trip by the three navy chiefs aboard the USS Paul Hamilton, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, saw three fast boats of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard approach the vessel at one point.
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