(Amir Kholousi/AP)Swift-moving Iranian vessels came dangerously close to a U.S. Navy surveillance ship in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, U.S. officials said Monday. Iran fired a medium-range ballistic missile last month, apparent violating a U.N. Security Council Resolution. Trump came to office condemning the Obama administration for being what he characterized as weak on Iran, and he has vowed to be tougher. In the incidents involving the Invincible, an Iranian frigate came within 150 yards of the Navy ship on Thursday, Pentagon spokesman Capt. State Department officials said they were aware of reports Iran had tested an air defense system, but could provide no further information.

Source: Washington Post March 06, 2017 23:37 UTC