[Calpernia]

In the middle of the North Arabian Gulf, deep in Iraqi territorial waters stands the Al Basrah Oil Terminal. The Al Basrah Oil Terminal produces approximately two million barrels of oil a day, which, at the current rate, translates to roughly 130 million U.S. dollars per day. The platform had been protected by coalition forces since operations in Iraq began in 2003, but on Feb. 7, the Iraqi navy’s marine unit took the lead in protecting the platform.
"Last July, merchant ships were afraid to come into our port due to pirating, but that is no longer the case because our squadrons have been successfully patrolling the port." Iraqi Navy Commodore Adel

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!