The US Marines who illegally entered Iranian territorial waters in January are likely to face punishment by the US Navy, a new report suggests.
On January 12, two US Navy crafts carrying 10 Marines were seized by Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy after reaching three miles into the waters surrounding the Farsi Island in the Persian Gulf.
Now, the findings of a five-month investigation into the incident have prompted American naval commanders to consider a range of punishments for the trespassing sailors, the Foreign Policy reported Wednesday, citing US Navy officials.
The case gained extra significance after it was revealed that six of the nine officers in the crosshairs are officers, far higher-ranking than ordinary personnel.
According to the report, one of the officers called Captain Kyle Moses oversees a Middle East task force comprised of over 1,000 personnel.
“The investigation is complete and is being referred to the…