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international-relations1 year ago•3 min saved

"4 Charged for Smuggling Iranian-Made Weapons to Houthis, Leading to Navy SEAL Deaths"

Four foreign nationals have been charged with transporting suspected Iranian-made weapons on a vessel intercepted by U.S. naval forces in the Arabian Sea, leading to the deaths of two Navy SEALs during the mission. The defendants, carrying Pakistani identification cards, are accused of attempting to smuggle advanced missile components for use by Houthi rebel forces in Yemen. The intercepted vessel, carrying 14 sailors, was found to be carrying Iranian-made weapons, and criminal charges were filed against four individuals while material witness warrants were filed against the other 10.

via NPR|

#houthi-rebels #international-relations #iranian-made-weapons

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

U.S. Navy Thwarts Iranian Attempt to Seize Oil Tankers in Gulf of Oman

An Iranian warship fired on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman before leaving the scene after US naval forces arrived. The Iranian Navy attempted to seize two commercial tankers, firing multiple shots while trying to take the oil tanker Richmond Voyager. The USS McFaul and surveillance assets responded to the attempted seizures, and the Iranian Navy vessels left once the US ship arrived. No significant damage or injuries were reported. Iran has increased its attempts to seize commercial ships, with 20 incidents since 2021. The US has increased its presence in the Strait of Hormuz following previous tanker seizures by Iran.

via USNI News|

#international-relations #iranian-navy #maritime-security