Keywords: US Navy 090112-N-5681S-210 The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) transits the Persian Gulf.jpg en PERSIAN GULF Jan 12 2009 The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima LHD 7 transits the Persian Gulf Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U S 5th Fleet area of responsibility U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Starkey/Released 2009-01-12 090112-N-5681S-210 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 67954 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Starkey PD-USGov-Military-Navy General views of USS Iwo Jima LHD-7 Stern views of watercraft |