WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush hopes to enlist Arab support for reining in Iran when he visits the Middle East this week, a goal underscored by a new confrontation between U.S. and Iranian ships.
The White House on Monday sternly warned Iran against "provocative" actions after five Iranian boats made aggressive maneuvers near U.S. Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the entrance to the Gulf. The incident took place as Bush prepared to leave on a trip to the region.
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