Posted on 06/27/2010 11:09:59 PM PDT by ErnstStavroBlofeld
As we first reported last week, in an article that was met with much original skepticism, the Pentagon has now confirmed that a fleet of 12 warships has passed the Suez Canal, and is now likely awaiting orders to support the escalation in the Persian Gulf. The attached image from Stratfor shows the latest positioning of US aircraft carrier groups as of June 23: the USS Harry Truman (CVN-75) is now right next to USS Eisenhower (CVN 69), both of which areAs for the catalyst the two carriers may be anticipating, we provide the following update from the Gulf Daily News where we read that Israel may be on the verge of an attack of Iran, with an incursion originating from military bases in Azerbaijan and Georgia. waiting patiently just off Iran.
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Ballsye move. Problem is that Obama is a eunuch, therefore no one is intimidated. Maybe we can have a two-fer, and take care of the problem.
Did somebody order a beat-down?
And Syria is in Cuba and Venezuela....It’s a lot of money being spent to just have a display.
Yes, really... A nice display that means nothing with this president.
The Fourth Fleet can take care of Venezuela
If Obama will p*ss away two 747s to fly him and the wookie for a Broadway show, you can bet he’s not batting an Alex DeLarge eyelash about the cost.
Lol...
Very skeptical. The US used five carriers during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Two might help support a higher tempo in Afghanistan, but wouldn’t be much for a serious operation in Iran.
This President needs a big time Wag the Dog if his party has any chance of negating some of the losses coming their way in November. Israel has survival on its plate. Looks like Obama has found a but to kick. Lets just hope he kicks the right one.
You are forgetting something. In addition to the carriers, the fleets consisted of more than two dozen missile ships and submarinesmost capable of firing Tomahawk cruise missiles
Then again, maybe he’ll quit and leave it to our first mentally retarded VP. Joe Biden will take swift and decisive military action and ordered the wholescale carpet-bombing of Pearl Bailey, just like during the Civil War against Aruba.
Could be his way of getting in the way of anything should it come via the Saudis, who have no love for Iran.
Obama will arm the planes with leaflets apologizing for the ‘previous administration’ and drop the leaflets on Iran.
Ships and Submarines
Deployable Battle Force Ships: 288
Ships Underway (away from homeport): 163 ships (57% of total)
On deployment: 124 ships (43% of total)
Attack submarines underway (away from homeport): 32 subs (59%)
On deployment: 22 subs (41%)
Ships Underway
Carriers:
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - 5th Fleet
USS George Washington (CVN 73) - Pacific Ocean
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - 5th Fleet
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) - visit Pearl Harbor
Amphibious Warfare Ships:
USS Nassau (LHA 4) - visit Port Victoria
USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - Pacific Ocean
USS Wasp (LHD 1) - visit Halifax
USS Essex (LHD 2) - Sea of Japan
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Two more out there somewhere,,,
Keep in mind this info is a week or so old,,,
I doubt this is anything but normal rotation,,,
But...???,,,
The group may have a defensive rather than an offensive mission. This would be to protect shipping, oil rigs and respond to any attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq or the rest of the region.
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