In what could be a major escalation in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Yemen, the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt is moving into position to intercept a flotilla of at least eight Iranian vessels thought to be carrying arms to resupply Houthi rebels. The U.S. already has several ships deployed in the area, and the Gulf States have their own vessels patrolling the coast trying to enforce an arms embargo authorized by the U.N. Security Council. This tense situation is made worse by uncertainty of Iran's intentions if their ships are told to stop for inspection. Associated Press: Navy officials said Monday that the Roosevelt was moving through the Arabian Sea. A massive ship that carries F/A-18 fighter jets, the Roosevelt is seen more of a deterrent and show of force in the region. The U.S. Navy has been beefing up its presence in the Gulf of Aden and the southern Arabian Sea in response to reports that a convoy of about eight Iranian ships is...(Read Full Post)