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US Navy destroyers sail through Taiwan Strait

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 19 Jul 2022 23:47
3 Min Read

Washington's intimidation and interventionist tactics live on in Indo-Pacific waters.

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  • United States Missile Destroyer USS Benfold (DDG-65). (United States Navy)
    United States Missile Destroyer USS Benfold (DDG-65). (United States Navy)

On Tuesday, a US Navy guided-missile destroyer sailed through the Taiwan Strait in a demonstration of Washington's never-ending, ongoing intervention in the open Indo-Pacific. 

A statement released by the 7th Fleet Public Affairs stated that "The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Benfold conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit July 19 (local time) through international waters in accordance with international law."

The Navy contended that the ship sailed through international waters along a corridor in the strait that was beyond the territorial coast of any coastal state. 

"The ship’s transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the United States’ commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific," the 7th Fleet said.

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