U.S., Iraq, Kuwait Conduct 2nd Joint Patrol in Arabian Gulf

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Ships from the Iraq Navy and Kuwait Coast Guard function within the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 11. The ships accomplished a joint patrol with the US within the Arabian Gulf for the second time in 4 months to advertise regional maritime safety. *U.S. ARMY / Spc. Aaron Troutman*

MANAMA, Bahrain — Maritime forces from Iraq, Kuwait and the US accomplished a joint patrol within the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 11, representing the second time in 4 months the three nations sailed collectively to advertise regional maritime safety, Commander U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs stated in a Dec. 12 launch.

U.S. Navy mine countermeasures ship USS Dextrous (MCM 13) operated with ships from the Iraq Navy and Kuwait Coast Guard. The vessels performed maneuvering and maritime safety drills.

“Partnerships are on the basis of maritime safety and stability within the Center East,” stated Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. fifth Fleet and Mixed Maritime Forces. “Our continued collaboration displays our collective dedication to safeguarding regional waters.”

The three nations beforehand performed the same patrol within the Arabian Gulf on Aug. 25. U.S. Navy patrol coastal ship USS Sirocco (PC 6) and U.S. Coast Guard quick response cutter USCGC Charles Moulthrope (WPC 1141) participated.

Dextrous is an Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship designed to clear mines from very important waterways. The ship is forward-deployed to Bahrain the place U.S. fifth Fleet is headquartered.

U.S. fifth Fleet’s working space contains 21 nations, the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Pink Sea, components of the Indian Ocean and three vital choke factors on the Strait of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb and Suez Canal.