In early January, U.S. military and intelligence officials began tracking the Monchegorsk, a Cypriot-flagged vessel chartered by Iran.
WSJ: Obama Offers Open Channels to Pakistan, Iran, North Korea
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On Jan. 19, the U.S.S. San Antonio approached the Monchegorsk in the Red Sea and asked its captain for permission to search the ship, which was granted.
WSJ: Obama Offers Open Channels to Pakistan, Iran, North Korea