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Vessels from the Iraq Navy and Kuwait Coast Guard during the exercise in the Arabian Gulf. Photo: US Army
Vessels from the Iraq Navy and Kuwait Coast Guard during the exercise in the Arabian Gulf. Photo: US Army
US, Iraq and Kuwait hold joint maritime exercises in Arabian Gulf
Drill is second time in four months the countries have patrolled together to promote regional security
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The National
12 December, 2022