British navy seizes anti-tank missiles from small boat off Iran

Anti-tank missiles and medium-range ballistic missile components were seized (Sgt Brandon Murphy/US Army via AP)

The British navy has seized anti-tank missiles and fins for ballistic missiles during a raid on a small boat believed to be heading from Iran to Yemen.

The action in the Gulf of Oman comes after other seizures by French and US forces in the region as Western powers increase their pressure on Iran as it enriches uranium closer to weapons-grade levels.