Four Charged in U.S. for Smuggling Iranian Missile Parts

The court case follows a high-risk operation in the Arabian Sea that led to the loss of two Navy SEALs.

Four crew members of an unflagged vessel intercepted in the Arabian Sea face U.S. court for smuggling Iranian-made missile parts.
The operation, involving Navy SEALs and the U.S. Coast Guard, resulted in the tragic drowning of two Navy SEALs.
Seized components include parts for medium-range ballistic missiles and anti-ship cruise missiles, intended for Yemen's Houthi rebels.
The accused, carrying Pakistani IDs, were charged with smuggling and providing false information to U.S. Coast Guard officers.
Crew members had multiple contacts with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, highlighting the operation's geopolitical implications.