US Sends Guided-Missile Submarine to Persian Gulf Amid Iran Tensions

The US Navy has deployed a guided-missile submarine capable of carrying up to 154 Tomahawk missiles to the Middle East, in what appears to be a show of force toward Iran following recent tensions. The submarine passed through the Suez Canal on Friday and is deployed to the US 5th Fleet to help ensure regional maritime security and stability. The US, the UK, and Israel have accused Iran of targeting oil tankers and commercial ships in recent years, allegations denied by Tehran.