A US Naval vessel and helicopter in the Persian Gulf (file photo)
World's Biggest Anti-Mine Naval Exercise After Iranian Threats To Close Gulf -- The Telegraph
A fleet of 34 ships will on Monday begin the world's biggest anti-mine exercise in an international naval show of force after Iranian threats to close the Gulf.
The British-led exercise will see a coalition of 41 nations practise detecting and clearing mines to ensure they can keep open one of the world's most important shipping lanes.
The exercise follows Iranian warnings in recent years it might block the Strait of Hormuz if it were ever to come under attack from America or Israel for its nuclear programme, or as retaliation for international sanctions against the country.
Such a move would send the oil price soaring and deal a significant blow to the already weakened world economy.
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More News On Anti-Mine Naval Exercises In The Persian Gulf
Gulf navy drill not directed at Iran: US -- AFP
U.S. rejects Iranian concerns against anti-mine maneuvers -- Gant Daily
US-led drill in Persian Gulf not directed at Iran: US commander -- Press TV (Iran)
Sea Drills Continues In Persian Gulf -- Trade Arabia
41 Nations Launch U.S.-Led Exercises in the Persian Gulf -- Arutz Sheva
U.S. begins second phase of operations in the Persian Gulf -- Prensa Latina
US Navy and 40 Allied Nations Arrive in Bahrain for Anti-Mine Exercise -- USNavySeals.com
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