The U.S. national security community is monitoring two Iranian naval vessels whose ultimate destination may be Venezuela, according to three people familiar with the situation, in what would be a provocative move at a tense moment in U.S.-Iran relations.
An Iranian frigate and the Makran, a former oil tanker that was converted to a floating forward staging base, have been heading south along the east coast of Africa, said the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive subject.
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Thats a nice pair of warships. Be a shame if something happened to them.
This is the type of thing you see when rogue nations are emboldened by a weak POTUS.
An Iranian frigate and the Makran, a former oil tanker that was converted to a floating forward staging base, have been heading south along the east coast of Africa, said the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive subject.
U.S. monitoring Iranian warships that may be headed to Venezuela
Tehran's intent in sending the vessels in the direction of the Western Hemisphere remains a mystery, as does their cargo.
www.politico.com Thats a nice pair of warships. Be a shame if something happened to them.
This is the type of thing you see when rogue nations are emboldened by a weak POTUS.
