[Iranian MP Says U.S. Destroyers Should Be Accompanied by More Escort Ships] Golden Finance reported on May 9, citing CCTV International News, that on May 8, Ali Hezrian, a member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, stated that the U.S. maritime blockade against Iran is considered a military action, and military actions must face military responses. Hezrian also said that from now on, the U.S. should equip their destroyers with additional escort ships so that if one starts sinking, at least other vessels can rescue and evacuate personnel. (Dongxin News Agency)