The U.S. Navy found a massive volume of missile fuel and type of explosive material often used in terrorism aboard a vessel bound for Yemen from Iran, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday.
CENTCOM said in a statement that its forces had interdicted a stateless sailing dhow on Nov. 8 that appeared to be smuggling illicit weapons and drugs. The dhow originated from Iran and was sailing on a well-worn maritime arms smuggling route to war-ravaged Yemen.
Sailors of the U.S. Coast Guard ship USCGC John Scheuerman and guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans conducted a comprehensive search of the vessel and discovered bags that were identified as two hazardous chemicals….