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US Explains US Ships' Departure from Persian Gulf
US minesweeping ships 'Tulsa' and 'Santa Barbara' are currently in Malaysia for a short-term logistical stop, TWZ specialized portal confirmed, citing US Naval Forces Central Command spokesperson Joe Honc.
TL;DR
- US minesweeping ships 'Tulsa' and 'Santa Barbara' are in Malaysia for a short logistical stop.
- The presence of the ships is not a permanent deployment but part of routine US Navy activities.
- This move reflects the close military cooperation between the US and Malaysia.
- The ships had previously departed the Persian Gulf for Southeast Asia.
- The US military describes the movement as routine and for logistical support.