How America and its allies are keeping tabs on Iran at sea
Many eyes aim to deter Iran from making mischief
FOR ALMOST two decades America’s navy and its allies in the Middle East spent most of their time chasing pirates, drug smugglers and terrorists in the region’s busy waters. But a string of attacks on oil tankers in 2019—blamed on Iran—has shifted their focus.
This article appeared in the Middle East & Africa section of the print edition under the headline “Neighbourhood watch”
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