Iran appears to be beefing up its naval presence in the Red Sea region and expanding its maritime patrols, Israel’s defense minister said.
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz unveiled satellite images of four Iranian warships operating in the Red Sea during a meeting of the Annual Economist Government Roundtable in Greece, the Jerusalem Post reported Tuesday.
“The presence of Iran’s military forces in the Red Sea in recent months is the most significant in a decade,” Mr. Gantz said. “It is a direct threat to trade, energy, and the global economy.”
Iran already has one of the largest missile programs in the region, reportedly possessing thousands of short-range and medium-range ballistic missiles.