Arabian Sea, International Waters. 12 April, 2026. A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter aircraft assigned to Green Knights of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, conducts final checks before flight operations aboard the flight deck of the America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, April 12, 2026 in the Arabian Sea. The USS Tripoli is taking part in the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Credit: US Navy/U.S. Navy/Alamy Live News

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