In response to Iran’s recent pronouncements.
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The US has engaged in a number of exercises in the Arabian Gulf that has indicated its readiness to deal with any Iranian escalation of its recent increased provocations.
Rouhani urges Iran military to seek regional stability, remain vigilant
President Hassan Rouhani called on Iran's armed forces on Friday to seek regional stability while maintaining vigilance against "provocations", state TV reported, as a war of words with arch-enemy the United States escalated.

The US has engaged in a number of exercises in the Arabian Gulf that has indicated its readiness to deal with any Iranian escalation of its recent increased provocations.
26th Marine Expeditionary Unit trains on Saudi Arabian islands
The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embarked aboard the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG), conducted routine amphibious assault training on the islands of Karan and Kurayn, Saudi Arabia,
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