US and Israeli navies stage Red Sea drill amid tense diplomacy with Iran
US and Israeli navies stage Red Sea drill amid tense diplomacy with Iran
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21:19, 02/02/2026, Monday
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US and Israeli navies stage Red Sea drill amid tense diplomacy with Iran
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The United States and Israel have conducted a joint naval exercise in the strategic Red Sea, publicly framed as routine cooperation but occurring against a backdrop of intense pressure on Iran. The drill highlights Washington’s dual-track strategy of military readiness and diplomatic outreach, even as regional mediators work to broker US-Iran talks.
The United States and Israeli navies have carried out a joint military exercise in the Red Sea, showcasing their alliance as diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions with Iran intensify. The drill, involving the US destroyer USS Delbert D. Black and Israeli Navy vessels, was described by both militaries as a pre-planned, routine event. It took place near the Israeli port of Eilat and was coordinated with the US Navy’s 5th Fleet, which operates across the Middle East. The exercise underscores the close strategic partnership between the two allies amid a volatile regional climate.
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