Incredibly rare joint trip through Strat of Hormuz follows recent seizure by Iranian forces of two oil tankers

Israel and US condemn Brazil for hosting the vessels, saying it was a 'prize' for Tehran that is looking to challenge the West; Biden administration sanctions both ships

Target seen hit in Iranian video resembles Eilat Naval Base on Red Sea coast; mock Israeli corvette also on display

American official says Iranian sailors initially tried to cover the drones with tarps, deny they had them during seizure in Red Sea

Iran says 'suspicious boat with 12 armed people' departed the area after naval flotilla confronted it and 'opened fire'

Iranian state TV says unit consists of ships and submarine units carrying drones for 'combat, detection and destruction'; announcement made during Biden's Mideast trip

Khamenei names senior army officer Shahram Irani to post; Iranian naval forces are mainly in charge of operations in the Gulf of Oman

Home-grown Dena destroyer-class vessel and Shahin minesweeper arrive in ceremony; President Rouhani says procurement a 'major task'

As Makran and Sahand appear to head for the Atlantic, some American officials worry they are carrying weapons for Venezuela; others expect them to turn back soon

The Kharg caught fire and sank in the Gulf of Oman this week, just off the coast of the Iranian port city of Jask; officials have offered no cause for the fire