Iraqi Navy and Coastal Defense


American-built naval vessels operated by the fledgling Iraqi navy are playing a crucial role in providing maritime security within Iraq’s territorial waters and defending critical maritime infrastructure – in this case, the offshore oil platforms known as Al Basra Oil Terminal (ABOT) and the Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal (KAAOT).

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