ISIS Seeks Maritime Capabilities In Med, Says Top Admiral
February 02 2016
The Islamic State terrorist group wants to build a maritime capability able to attack ships in the Mediterranean Sea, according to a senior NATO naval official cited by London's Daily Telegraph.
The progress of ISIS forces along the Libyan coast has drawn concerns about shipping in the region, said British Vice Adm. Clive Johnstone, the head of NATO Allied Maritime Command.
The spread of advanced Russian and Chinese weapons to armed groups in the region also means there is a...
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