The U.S. Navy says it has intercepted a fishing vessel trying to transport explosive material from Iran to Houthi rebels in the war-torn country of Yemen.
Fox News' Jennifer Griffin reports on the Pentagon's message to Iran as the regime continues its intense crackdown on protesters.
The 5th Fleet said the vessel was intercepted by the U.S. Coast Guard ship USCGC John Scheuerman and guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans. While on board,"forces discovered more than 70 tons of ammonium perchlorate, a powerful oxidizer commonly used to make rocket and missile fuel as well as explosives," according to the U.S. 5th Fleet, which added that it was the first time it has intercepted the material.
The U.S. 5th Fleet says the ship was traveling along a route historically used to send lethal aid to Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
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