[TheDon]

It would make sense to strategically redeploy out of Iraq through Iran before the Democrats in Congress cut the funding for Iraq. Of course, that would make for a longer trip back to Syria on the way home.

I like the way you think.

[Freeport]

Along those lines, maybe it's to cover the strategic withdrawal from Afghanistan via Iran.... :-)

The Navy & 4th ID then throw a kegger in Damascus.... just a thought....