More than two tons of cocaine were seized earlier this month in another operation.
The interdiction comes amid a broader push by the United States to choke off Iran’s oil trade and shipments of items that help Tehran wage war.
‘These soldiers are being sent over to fight for our freedoms and ... they should have some freedoms, too,’ the health secretary said.
Nuclear regulatory commissioners told a House panel that deregulation, ‘one-step’ permitting, and incentives will overcome an 8 percent funding cut.

The deal aims to strengthen the NATO ally’s strike capabilities as demand for precision weapons grows.
The arrests were made as the Houston City Council voted to curtail local law enforcement cooperation with ICE.
The new policy follows an earlier cellphone ban as the district seeks balance between technology use and student well-being.
The No Vigilantes Act, signed by Gov. Newsom in September, conflicts with the U.S. Constitution and federal law, the Ninth Circuit appeals panel ruled.
Ahead of the vote, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said that Democrats would be offering amendments related to affordability.

Parents say gender identity issues are being included in children’s programs without disclosure, the agency said.
CENTCOM denied media reports of vessels evading the blockade.
Undersecretary Hung Cao will assume Phelan’s duties, the Pentagon said.
Scott was the first black person to serve as chairman of the House Agriculture Committee.
The Space Force is looking at a 124 percent budget hike.
The complaint alleges that the Department of Justice attempted to usurp states’ authority.
‘We are going to need more money for the software side of this build,’ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said during an event.
The president joined hundreds of others for the ‘America Reads the Bible’ event.
The probe comes as NASA released a statement suggesting that there is no national security threat.
‘I would greatly appreciate the release of these women,’ the president says.
‘International waters are not a refuge for sanctioned vessels,’ the Pentagon said on social media.
The White House said the memos would allow the Energy Department to use funding secured from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The ceasefire with Iran will expire on the evening of April 22, Trump said.