International Maritime Security Construct
The International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) is a consortium of countries whose official stated aim is the maintenance of order and security in the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, Bab-el-Mandeb, and Southern Red Sea, particularly regarding maritime security of global oil supply routes. It was formed on 16 September 2019 in Bahrain, by the United Kingdom, Australia, Albania, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Lithuania, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States. The operational arm of the IMSC is Coalition Task Force SENTINEL (CTF SENTINEL).
| التحالف الدولي لأمن وحماية حرية الملاحة البحرية (Arabic) al-Tahaluf al-Duwaliu Li'amn Wahimayat Huriyat al-Milahat al-Bahria | |
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| Formation | September 16, 2019 |
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| Type | Military coalition |
| Headquarters | Manama, Bahrain |
Region | Persian Gulf |
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Official language | English |
| Website | www |
The security construct was formed by U.S. in 2019 after oil tankers were allegedly attacked by Iran. The coalition also aims to address the oil tankers seizure by Iran in the region's waters. The IMSC's primary task is monitoring international waters of the region to ensure the freedom of navigation of merchant vessels plying their trade in the area.