 Complete the following phrase:  After her refit, Falmouth returned to duties in the Gulf. On 34 April 1941, Rashid Ali al-Gaylani, the former Iraqi Prime Minister, launched a coup détat, seizing power in Iraq and threatening British interests in Iraq, including the large airbase at RAF Habbaniya. In response, a convoy that was about to set out from Karachi for Malaya carrying a brigade of Indian troops was diverted to Basra in Iraq, with orders to occupy the Basra area, ensuring a base of operations if required. Falmouth formed part of the escort for the convoy, which arrived at Basra on 18 April, helping to lead the ships of the convoy along the Shatt al-Arab. The landings were not opposed by the Iraqis. Falmouth escorted more convoys to Basra as the British built up their forces in preparation for the 