[Coyoteman]

According to Israeli sources, American air force codes were given to the Israeli air force attaché in Washington to ensure Israel’s F15Is would not mistakenly attack their US counterparts.

Where were US planes that there could be some potential for mistaken attacks? Hmmmmm.

By its actions, Israel showed it is not interested in waiting for diplomacy to work where nuclear weapons are at stake.

If this is the case, then Iran must not be as close as thought, or they would have been the target.

[17th Miss Regt]

Where were US planes that there could be some potential for mistaken attacks? Hmmmmm.

No surprise. The site was about 50 miles from the Iraqi border. A detection at long range with no satisfactory answer could lead to a long range engagement. Remember that the Phoenix missile could engage at greater than 50 miles.

[af_vet_rr]

Where were US planes that there could be some potential for mistaken attacks? Hmmmmm.

Wouldn't surprise me if they overflew Iraq at some point....

[mathluv]

'If this is the case, then Iran must not be as close as thought, or they would have been the target.'

Or Iran is not/did not report(ing) a strike.

[Virginia Ridgerunner]

Where were US planes that there could be some potential for mistaken attacks? Hmmmmm.

[mirado]

Where were US planes that there could be some potential for mistaken attacks? Hmmmmm.

I read an interesting article, paragraph 20 I think, earlier today that might answer your query, at:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article2461421.ece

I hope it is ok to link to the site above. Moderators, please correct if I'm in error.

[Dan(9698)]

Where were US planes that there could be some potential for mistaken attacks? Hmmmmm

My son was a Weapons Director at Balad in Iraq.

He said it was routine to coordinate ID codes with Israelis so we and they wouldn't shoot each other down.

Syria borders Iraq so it is possible for aircraft to see each other.