US admiral discusses Iran threat

The top US Navy official in the Gulf said he takes Iran’s military capabilities seriously but insists his forces are prepared to confront any Iranian aggression in the region.

US admiral discusses Iran threat

The top US Navy official in the Gulf said he takes Iran’s military capabilities seriously but insists his forces are prepared to confront any Iranian aggression in the region.

Vice Admiral Mark Fox, commander of the Fifth Fleet, told reporters at the naval force’s Bahrain headquarters that the Navy has “built a wide range of potential options to give the president” and is “ready today” to confront any hostile action by Tehran.

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