Iranian Ships Turn Back After a Warning About Arming Rebels in Yemen
Saudis, U.S. trying to prevent arms from reaching Houthis/ WASHINGTON—An Iranian flotilla suspected of carrying weapons bound for rebels in Yemen has reversed course and appeared to be heading home, averting a potential confrontation in the Gulf of Aden, U.S. defense officials said Thursday. The cargo ships, accompanied by two Iranian warships, shifted course as a U.S. aircraft carrier moved within 200 nautical miles of the flotilla and Saudi Arabian officials said their sailors would attempt...
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