U.S. sends mine hunters to Persian Gulf
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U.S. sends mine hunters to Persian Gulf

Tehrān : Iran | Jul 11, 2012 at 3:52 PM PDT
Source: United Press International
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Navy is sending unmanned underwater craft to the Persian Gulf, for use in hunting and destroying mines, officials said. The Los Angeles Times, citing U.S. officials it did not name, reported Wednesday the SeaFox submersibles -- equipped with TV cameras, homing sonar and explosive charges -- are part... FULL ARTICLE AT United Press International
 
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