Politico: U.S. warns Venezuela, Cuba to turn away Iranian ships believed to be carrying arms
Caracas is trying to leverage the situation to gain relief from U.S. sanctions, officials said.
The Biden administration is urging Venezuela and Cuba to turn away two Iranian warships believed to be carrying arms intended for transfer to Caracas, while vowing that the U.S. will take “appropriate measures” to deter what it sees as a “threat” to America’s partners in the Western Hemisphere.
The warnings — some public and some private, according to three people briefed on the situation — come as the vessels have traveled a significant distance across the Atlantic Ocean. A senior Biden administration official said the ships are thought to be carrying weapons to fulfill a deal that Iran and Venezuela made a year ago, noting that it was during the administration of former President Donald Trump.
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WNU Editor: Iran is not saying where these two warships are heading .... Iran mum on destination of two warships in Atlantic Ocean (The Hill).
More News On Iranian Warships In The Atlantic
Biden administration urging Venezuela, Cuba to turn away Iranian ships: report -- The Hill
US officials work to stop Iranian vessels carrying arms to Venezuela, Cuba -- FOX News
US warns neighboring countries not to let in Iranian warships sailing across the Atlantic and thought to be carrying weapons -- Business Insider
Iran sends warships to Atlantic amid Venezuela concerns -- AP
Iran military vessels enter Atlantic Ocean for first time (VIDEO) -- RT
