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Soviet bloc expands naval presence in Middle East and Africa
The Soviet Union and allies have penetrated 15 Mediterranean and Middle Eastern nations with a pattern of ship visits followed by port development and naval base construction. Malta, Egypt, Algeria, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Tunisia, Cyprus, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, and others are affected, with port facilities, shipyards, and fishing fleets receiving emphasis and ongoing technical aid.
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Beirut
UPI
Soviet Union
Malta
Tass
Algeria
Cyprus
Egypt
Iran
Iraq
Kuwait
Lebanon
Libya
North Yemen
South Yemen
Syria
Sudan
Somalia
Tunisia
Middle East
Alexandria
Port Said
London
Mersa Matruh
Romania
Yugoslavia
Tartous
Czechoslovakia
Benghazi
Poland
Bizerta
Famagusta
Bandar Pahlavi