WASHINGTON D.C.
The Department of Justice states that the Ukrainian military will receive 1.1 million 7.62mm rounds.
On July 20, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was the target of civil forfeiture claims brought by the Justice Department.
As a result, under forfeiture laws, the U.S. Government came into possession of these weapons, officials stated.
On December 9, 2022, U.S. Central Command naval troops boarded the transiting stateless dhow MARWAN 1 and took possession of the weapons.
The dhow MARWAN 1 is a traditional Arab sailing vessel that was built in the United Arab Emirates in 2009, according to published reports.
The MARWAN 1 is used for a variety of purposes, including tourism, cruising, and charter. It is also used for educational and research purposes, according to published reports. The dhow is equipped with modern amenities, including air conditioning, a kitchen, and a bathroom. It also has a sundeck and a barbecue area.
In violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2216, the IRGC transferred the weapons to the Houthis in Yemen.