US Navy Rescues Iranian Mariners in International Waters

The operation underscores the Navy's readiness despite heightened regional tensions.

Two Iranian civilians were rescued by the USS Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group on August 23.
The mariners were provided with medical care, food, and water on the aircraft carrier.
The rescue took place amid the Navy's deployment to deter potential Iranian threats against Israel.
The exact cause of the mariners' distress and rescue location were not disclosed.
The US maintains a significant military presence in the Middle East to support its allies.