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USS Mahan, pictured in 2008, fired warning shots in the Strait of Hormuz (AFP Photo/Class Jason R. Zalasky)

U.S.-Iranian Skirmishes in Strait of Hormuz

by Heba El Koudsy and Jordan Dakamseh | Jan 10, 2017 | World

New York, Washington, Riyadh- The Strait of Hormuz witnessed on Sunday a skirmish between a U.S. Navy destroyer and Iranian vessels linked to the “Revolutionary Guards” after they closed in at high speed, officials at the U.S. Pentagon uncovered on Monday. According...

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Members of Royal Saudi Navy takes part in ÒGulf Shield 1Ó exercise, east of Saudi Arabia, in this handout photo received October 4, 2016. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS

Saudi, Bahraini Navies Begin Joint Exercises Gulf Bridge 17

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 23, 2016 | Middle East

Manama – Royal Saudi Arabian Navy and Royal Bahrain Navy Forces begin their joint maneuvers “Gulf Bridge 17” today, as part of the ongoing military cooperation and defense exchange experience between members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The exercises aim to...

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Saudi Navy to Hold Gulf Shield 1 Exercises

by Obaid Al-Suhaymi | Sep 29, 2016 | Saudi Arabia

Dammam – Royal Saudi Navy is preparing to hold exercises “Gulf Shield 1” in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Oman Sea as of next week. Royal Saudi Navy Commander Abdullah al-Sultan said that “Gulf Shield 1” will include ships, planes, marines and other personnel taking...