Battle of Al Faw (2003)
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The Battle of Al Faw began on 20 March 2003 and continued for four days, as part of the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Mina al-Bakr Oil Terminal, 29 June 2003
Operators from Naval Special Warfare inspect a shipping container at Mina al-Bakr Oil Terminal, 21 March 2003
View of Royal Marines disembarking on HMS Ark Royal for operations on the Al-Faw Peninsula, 21 March 2003.
Umm Qasr Port
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Umm Qasr Port is Iraq's only deep water port, part of the city of Umm Qasr.
Cranes at Umm Qasr await cargo
Polish GROM troops on alert immediately after the ports capture during the Battle of Umm Qasr
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Lananding Ship Logistic RFA Sir Galahad arrives in the port on 28 March 2003, delivering the first shipment of humanitarian aid from coalition forces
New Iraqi Navy patrol boat in Port of Umm Qasr