US coalition to begin patrolling Gulf in November

An international maritime coalition led by the United States plans to begin patrolling the Persian Gulf in November this year.

55 ships will participate in the mission, Kyodo informs with the reference to a source familiar with this topic.

The discussion of issues related to patrolling took place on board of the British Navy ship on September 16. The representatives of 28 countries, including Japan, participated in the meeting, TASS reports.