Japan ends Indian Ocean refueling mission

Japan ends Indian Ocean refueling mission

ABOARD THE MASHUU, Arabian Sea - The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Ikazuchi (back) approaches the fleet support ship Mashuu for refueling in the Indian Ocean on Jan. 14, 2010. Japan ended the MSDF's refueling mission for foreign vessels involved in U.S.-led antiterrorism operations the following day. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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