UK takes charge of coalition Gulf mission to protect ships from Iran

Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean, Maritime Security 1 Minute

Britain has taken over command from the United States of a maritime security mission in the Gulf to protect global shipping from the threat of attack by Iran.

Royal Navy Commodore James Parkin took charge of the seven-nation coalition on Thursday from US Rear Admiral Alvin Holsey at a ceremony at a US naval base in Bahrain.

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Source: klfm967.co.uk

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