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According to The Military times, The Navy is prepared to intercept Iranian Warships  that are attempting to provide weapons to their Rebel forces in Yeman

The Iranian backed Houthi rebels have been battling Yemen’s backed fighters in an effort to take control of the Yemeni Government.

Whitehouse Press Secretary Josh Earnest released a statement on Monday saying:

We have seen evidence that the Iranians are supplying weapons and other armed support to the Houthis in Yemen. That support will only contribute to greater violence in that country,” he said. “These are exactly the kind of destabilizing activities that we have in mind when we raise concerns about Iran’s destabilizing activities in the Middle East.” 

He said “the Iranians are acutely aware of our concerns for their continued support of the Houthis by sending them large shipments

A written statement from the Navy on Monday said the two ships are joining others in conducting “maritime security operations” in the region. 

“In recent days, the U.S. Navy has increased its presence in this area as a result of the current instability in Yemen,” the statement said. 

“The purpose of these operations is to ensure the vital shipping lanes in the region remain open and safe. The United States remains committed to its regional partners and to maintaining security in the maritime environment.”   

US Navy Sends Aircraft Carrier, Warships To Intercept Iranian Weapons Shipments In Yemeni Waters

U.S. Navy officials say the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt is steaming toward the waters off Yemen and will join other American ships prepared to intercept any Iranian vessels carrying weapons to the Houthi (HOO’-thee) rebels fighting in Yemen.

The U.S. Navy has been beefing up its presence in the Gulf of Aden and the southern Arabian Sea amid reports that a convoy of Iranian ships may be headed toward Yemen to arm the Houthis.

The Houthis are battling government-backed fighters in an effort to take control of the country.

There are about nine U.S. ships in the region, including cruisers and destroyers carrying teams that can board and search other vessels.

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the ship movement on the record. 

Read Here:  http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2015-04-20/navy-confirms-us-warship-intercepts-iranian-weapons-shipments-yemeni-waters

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