U.S. Navy Analysis Confirms Iranian Link to Drone Attack November 22, 2022 — A U.S. Navy lab in Bahrain has confirmed Iran’s connection to a Nov. 15 aerial drone attack on a Liberian-flagged commercial tanker transiting international waters in the Middle East. MORE

Israeli National Security Advisor Visits U.S. 5th Fleet in Bahrain November 21, 2022 — An Israeli delegation led by Israel’s National Security Advisor Dr. Eyal Hulata visited U.S. 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, Nov. 20, to learn about ongoing efforts to strengthen regional maritime partnerships and integrate new technologies. MORE

Interagency Delegation Visits Unmanned & AI Task Force in Bahrain November 18, 2022 — Senior U.S. government officials from the Department of Defense and Department of State visited U.S. 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, Nov. 18, to learn about the ongoing integration of unmanned systems and artificial intelligence across the fleet. MORE

International Naval Coalition Hosts Stakeholders Conference in Bahrain November 15, 2022 — A U.S.-led multinational maritime coalition held a biannual stakeholders conference in Bahrain, Nov. 8, during the week of its third anniversary celebration. MORE

U.S. Naval Forces Intercept Explosive Material Bound for Yemen November 15, 2022 — On Nov. 8, U.S. 5th Fleet intercepted a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Oman smuggling lethal aid, including a large quantity of explosive material, from Iran to Yemen. MORE

U.S., UK and Saudi Arabia Complete Naval Exercise in Arabian Gulf November 8, 2022 — Naval forces from the United States, United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia completed a weeklong maritime exercise called Nautical Defender in the Arabian Gulf, Nov. 7. MORE

U.S. 5th Fleet Completes Vessel Boarding Exchange with Regional Partners November 2, 2022 — U.S. 5th Fleet completed a two-week vessel boarding exchange Oct. 31 with 14 representatives from regional nations in the Gulf of Aden. MORE

U.S. Navy Rescues Mariners Who Set Fire to Vessel Smuggling Drugs October 30, 2022 — U.S. Navy personnel rescued eight civilian mariners in the Gulf of Oman, Oct. 29, after they set their fishing vessel on fire prior to being boarded. MORE

Bahrain Leads Unmanned Exercise for Multinational Task Force October 27, 2022 — A multinational naval task force led by Bahrain conducted a one-day training drill in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 26, featuring the use of unmanned systems and artificial intelligence alongside seven crewed ships. MORE

U.S. Navy Rescues Mariners from Burning Vessel in Gulf of Aden October 27, 2022 — Personnel from two U.S. Navy ships rescued three civilian mariners Oct. 26 in the Gulf of Aden after their small motorboat caught fire while transiting international waters. MORE