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NBC News says eight U.S. Marines were injured in an Iranian missile strike on a vessel operating in the Strait of Hormuz on Sept. 14.

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Citing three U.S. officials, NBC reported that the Marines suffered smoke inhalation and concussion-related injuries after the vessel was hit during an Iranian anti-ship missile attack. Seven were enlisted personnel and one was an officer, and all reportedly returned to duty soon afterward.

The Pentagon did not publicly disclose the Sept. 14 attack at the time, according to NBC. U.S. officials described the ship only as a maritime vessel and did not publicly identify its type.

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