U.S. military officials are concerned that Iran's support for Houthi rebels in Yemen could spark a confrontation with Saudi Arabia and plunge the region into sectarian war. 

ADVERTISEMENT<!–//–><![CDATA[// ><!–googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display("dfp-ad-mosad_1");});//–><!]]>

Iran is sending an armada of seven to nine ships some with weapons toward Yemen in a potential attempt to resupply the Shia Houthi rebels, according to two U.S. defense officials. 

via thehill.com