Iran's Navy Boosted with Advanced Drones and Missiles

Iran has equipped its Revolutionary Guard's navy with drones and long-range missiles as tensions with the United States in the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate. This move comes after the US military considered putting armed guards on commercial ships sailing through the vital strait to prevent Iran's seizure of civilian vessels. Iranian officials questioned the US presence in the region and emphasized the capability of regional countries to defend their waters. The deployment of US forces in the Middle East represents an extraordinary commitment as the Pentagon focuses on Russia and China. Iran has previously seized ships in the strait to pressure the West over negotiations regarding its nuclear deal.