Iran boosts navy with missiles, drones as US offers guards for Gulf ships

Earlier this week, Washington said it could soon offer to put armed sailors and Marines on commercial ships in the region following Iran's seizure and harassment of vessels.

The Liberian-flagged oil tanker Ice Energy transfers crude oil from the Iranian-flagged oil tanker Lana (former Pegas), off the shore of Karystos, on the Island of Evia, Greece, May 26, 2022.

(photo credit: REUTERS/COSTAS BALTAS)

ByREUTERS

AUGUST 5, 2023 12:41

Updated: AUGUST 5, 2023 14:54

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