Russian troops are on standby? That’s an incredible development if true?
They back Assad but that’s pretty extreme. I’d expect Iran to send in troops before Russia.
Aircraft carrier? What will they do with that? LOL
Aircraft carrier? What will they do with that?
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Probably helping build their naval base at Tantros. Just being their gives Syria and Iran ELINT, radar, and sat photos of Israel and US moves in the region, as well as aircover against any Israel move toward Iran.
Spetnaz troops (aks Rapid Reaction Troops) will move in, if Syria too badly threatened by Arab supported uprising.
Iranian agents from Qods brigades have been in Syria for some time.
As someone said, “This ain’t no game of beanbag.”
One wrong or misunderstood move and the whole thing will go hot ...