Gulf tensions are high, with fears the United States and its longtime foe Iran could stumble into war
The goal is to carry out a highly focused and concentrated set of exercises involving US warships, combat aircraft and troops
Vice Admiral Joseph Aucoin was relieved 'due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command'
This would help the three countries tackle maritime threats in the Asia-Pacific region
Move will raise tensions in the region and comes hard on the heels of a US missile strike on Syria
It was alleged that the admiral accepted the services of prostitutes, lavish meals and fancy trips
US State Department spokeswoman said such incidents unnecessarily escalate tensions
All sailors will be confined to their bases unless they are billeted to in-town accommodation
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter and Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today visited US Naval ship Blue Ridge