(Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty Images)Iran’s naval forces have a split personality. Both naval forces operate relatively independently and with separate leadership — making it harder to discern who gave the orders and why if Iranian involvement is confirmed. The Revolutionary Guard navy is mostly designed as a rapid-reaction force and for Marine-style amphibious landings. What is the reach of Iran’s naval forces? For years, Iranian naval commanders had said that plans were underway for a deployment to international waters in the Atlantic off the U.S. East Coast.

Source: Washington Post June 14, 2019 17:02 UTC