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They also tried to say that they asked the US to keep their ships away or at least tell them where the ships were. However, they didn't ask this until after the boat was sunk.
https://www.haaretz.com/us-news/2017-07-11/ty-article/but-sir-its-an-american-ship-never-mind-hit-her/0000017f-e48c-d7b2-a77f-e78f76800000
they also confirmed it was American and attacked anyway.
what a great ally.