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Iran Releases 10 U.S. Sailors Who Entered Iranian Waters

HeadlineJan 13, 2016

Iran has released two U.S. Navy patrol boats carrying 10 crew members hours after detaining them for entering Iranian waters. The Obama administration says the boats drifted after experiencing mechanical problems. The detention came just days before a landmark nuclear deal between Iran, the U.S. and other world powers is set to be implemented.

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