Two oil platforms in the northern Arabian Gulf generate the majority of Iraq’s revenue and are the shipping point for a significant portion of the world’s oil. In 2004, terrorists attempted to attack one platform, but coalition forces deterred them. Today the U.S. Coast Guard provides maritime security for these terminals, which some call the “crown jewels.”
Tribune correspondent MyLinh Shattan can be reached at mylinh@mylinhshattan.com.
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