U.S. Allies Plan Big Gulf Naval Exercise In May -- Reuters* Exercise likely to be seen as counter to any Iran threat
* U.S. fighter jet crashes into Arabian Sea, crew unharmed
(Reuters) - The United States and its allies will stage a naval exercise in the Gulf in May to practise minesweeping and escorting ships, the U.S. Navy said on Monday, a manoeuvre likely to be seen in the region as guarding against a potential threat from Iran.
Representatives from more than 30 nations will gather in Bahrain for the International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 13 from May 6-30, eight months after they staged a previous edition of the exercises at a time when Israel and Iran were trading threats of war.
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Update #1: U.S. Navy, allies to partner for massive sea drills in Persian Gulf -- Washington Times
Update #2: In May: US Allies Plan Gulf Naval Exercises -- Arutz Sheva
My Comment: This is a clear signal to Iran from the 30 nations that will be participating in these naval exercises.