Saudia Arabia launches Gulf military exercises

Lesson Brief Al Hurra
On October 5, Al Hurra reported on the rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran during major Saudi military exercises in the Gulf. Iran stated that the exercises were an encroachment and asserted its dominance over the Strait of Hormuz. The exercises included several elements of the Saudi Navy including the Marines and speedboat operations. Suggested Set: The battle for Palmyra Video Vocabulary:
في عرض البحر At sea تدريب شامل Comprehensive training
التنسيق والتواصل Coordination and communication قدرتها Its ability
سعى له ، يسعى له To strive to تأمين securing
لتحقيقها To achieve it    
ممرات مائية waterways    
بوابة حيوية Vital gateway    
تبادل تجاري Commercial exchange    
هدد ، يهدد To threaten  
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