View Full Version : Middle East - US military movement?!
Ethereal_Resonance
06-20-2010, 06:02 PM
Not sure of the veracity of these articles, but if they manoeuvre to the Straits of Hormuz, then it looks like preliminary steps are being taken to escalate the UN sanctions and then fly some false flag op to invade Iran.
An armada of more than twelve US and Israeli warships has passed through the Suez Canal toward the Red Sea and is reportedly heading to the Persian Gulf.
Egypt allowed the vessels to pass through the Suez Canal to the Red Sea Friday, UPI reported on Saturday.
The final destination of the fleet, which also includes an aircraft carrier, is not yet known; but some say it may be heading towards the Persian Gulf.
Source (http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=131181§ionid=351020205)
Kogburn
06-20-2010, 06:12 PM
If there's a Carrier then its a CSG, if there's no Carrier, then it's an ESG. Either way, it's time for another war...
Snow Crash
06-20-2010, 09:15 PM
US and Israeli warships
What? Israel didn't have the balls to go up against Iran on its own? I thought they were The Chosen Ones? God is their ace in the hole, like?
Well, I guess even the Zionists need human shields, as those Sunburns can be a bit nasty... might as well get some hapless goyim to provide cover...
skunk
06-22-2010, 01:51 AM
I chalked this news story up as Iranian propaganda, but it seems to be legit.
http://www.forbes.com/2010/06/21/iran-nuclear-israel-war-opinions-reza-kahlili.html
The Obama administration has ordered a massive buildup of U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf starting with Carrier Strike Group 10, headed by the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier. Just last Friday an armada of more than 12 U.S. and Israeli warships passed through the Suez canal amid extreme security provided by Egypt. The ships are headed for the Red Sea and from there to the Persian Gulf. Another four U.S. warships will be making their way to the region to join the Strike Group. The Americans have also conducted joint air and naval strike practices with France and the U.K. under the command of American forces, while Germany is sending warships to the area, also under the command of American forces.
Both Israel and the U.S. have positioned nuclear-armed submarines in the region. Israel has conducted multiple tests on its missile defense systems to protect its citizens once war breaks out.
Do they know something we don't?
U.S. and Israeli Special Forces have been deployed inside Iran to investigate potential targets and gauge the willingness of Iranians to overthrow the current regime. Russia--up to now a key backer of the regime--recently announced a freeze in sales of its S-300 missiles to Iran. Vladimir Putin confirmed this himself last week.
Not good.
Hazelnut
06-22-2010, 01:59 AM
I chalked this news story up as Iranian propaganda, but it seems to be legit.
http://www.forbes.com/2010/06/21/iran-nuclear-israel-war-opinions-reza-kahlili.html
The Obama administration has ordered a massive buildup of U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf starting with Carrier Strike Group 10, headed by the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier. Just last Friday an armada of more than 12 U.S. and Israeli warships passed through the Suez canal amid extreme security provided by Egypt. The ships are headed for the Red Sea and from there to the Persian Gulf. Another four U.S. warships will be making their way to the region to join the Strike Group. The Americans have also conducted joint air and naval strike practices with France and the U.K. under the command of American forces, while Germany is sending warships to the area, also under the command of American forces.
Both Israel and the U.S. have positioned nuclear-armed submarines in the region. Israel has conducted multiple tests on its missile defense systems to protect its citizens once war breaks out.
Do they know something we don't?
U.S. and Israeli Special Forces have been deployed inside Iran to investigate potential targets and gauge the willingness of Iranians to overthrow the current regime. Russia--up to now a key backer of the regime--recently announced a freeze in sales of its S-300 missiles to Iran. Vladimir Putin confirmed this himself last week.
Not good.
Is it operation blackjack? Say it ain't so.
Snow Crash
06-22-2010, 07:50 AM
The Obama administration has ordered a massive buildup of U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf starting with Carrier Strike Group 10, headed by the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier.
Using the Harry Truman in a potential conflict over nuclear weapons?
Who says the Pentagon lacks a sense of humour...
Lexion
06-22-2010, 11:20 AM
:facepalm:
The Suez Canal is frequently used by
U.S. Naval vessels.
Fear mongering.
Both Israel and the U.S. have positioned nuclear-armed submarines
I find it hard to believe any reporter knows this. Obvious guess though. Seems like a missile launch platform would not be in too small an area. Maybe some where in the Indian Ocean.
Don't think a 'launch' is a drive by type of affair.
theeindiee
06-22-2010, 11:58 AM
What? Israel didn't have the balls to go up against Iran on its own? I thought they were The Chosen Ones? God is their ace in the hole, like?
Well, I guess even the Zionists need human shields, as those Sunburns can be a bit nasty... might as well get some hapless goyim to provide cover...
Ahahahahahaha I also like your clever use of symbolism in that one, mister illuminatus!!!!!