US warship harassed by Iranian speedboats near Strait of Hormuz

US warship harassed by Iranian speedboats near Strait of Hormuz

The USS Nitze, a guided missile destroyer, was intercepted by four Iranian military boats near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, US defense officials said. The Iranians ignored attempts to communicate and acted in an “unprofessional” manner the US said. The Nitze and guided missile destroyer USS Mason encountered the Iranians in international waters, where…