US Fifth Fleet

Israeli Navy, US Fifth Fleet, begin joint exercise

The Israeli Navy, US Fifth Fleet, begin 'Intrinsic Defender' exercise, focusing on naval mines, search and rescue, and underwater medicine.

IDF and US 5th Fleet conclude exercise Juniper Spartan

The exercise was intended to strengthen cooperation and professional dialogue between the IDF and US Armed Forces.

US 5th Fleet commander:

'Iranian actions have the attention of everyone'

The commander of the US fleet, which patrols the waters around the Arabian peninsula, says he's seen a rise in Iran's malign activities.

US Navy says it intercepted weapons smuggling near Gulf of Oman

US Navy's Fifth Fleet says attempt to smuggle over 50 tons of weapons was intercepted earlier this week.

Israeli, US "Intrinsic Defender" naval exercise concludes

US Fifth fleet concludes 10-day training exercise with Israeli navy.

US, Israeli navies begin “Intrinsic Defender” exercise

Israeli navy, US Fifth Fleet centering on maritime scenarios faced by both navies.

IDF Chief of Staff makes first visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain

Israel built 'security network with strategic partners,' gaining 'strategic advantage over threats in the region,' IDF Chief of Staff says.

US Destroyer Collides w/ Oil Tanker in Persian Gulf

A US guided missile destroyer collided Sunday with an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, the US Navy said in a statement. No one was injured.

US Unimpressed by Iranian Bombast

The US responded to Iran's threats that the USS John C Stennis should not return to the Gulf saying US deployment plans remain unchanged.

US Warns Iran Not to Close Strait of Hormuz

The Bahrain-based US Fifth Fleet warned Iran that any attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz will "not be tolerated."