Iran tracking U.S.-headed anti-mine exercise in Gulf

Iran tracking U.S.-headed anti-mine exercise in Gulf

Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — Iran has been closely monitoring the U.S.-led naval exercise in the Gulf. The U.S. Navy has reported both Iranian air and surface vessel reconnaissance of the current International Mine Countermeasures Exercise, which began operations on May 12. Officers said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was sending small fast attack […]

U.S. plans two floating bases for rapid response Gulf ops

U.S. plans two floating bases for rapid response Gulf ops

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. military’s Central Command has decided to enhance naval assets in the Gulf amid threats by Iran. Officials said Central Command was working with the Defense Department to organize a commando force that could rapidly respond to missions in the Gulf region. They said naval teams would be supported […]