If it means US forces being put at risk in any way, they had better damn well give us some warning. As for keeping any attack a secret, I would imagine that Iran has eyes on Israeli airfields. It’s pretty hard to launch 100+ sorties from a small country without someone becoming aware.
EMP attack? I saw this mentioned somewhere.
That was my first concern also; however, upon reflection US military personnel in that area should already be on high alert; given the GWOT and the current ongoing hostilities. So, as usual, Newt is correct.
As an aside: The folks in the vicinity of Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, VA area were told to expect to hear numerous loud explosions last week. Now for folks unfamiliar w/NWS Yorktown; that is VERY interesting as part of the current role of NWS Yorktown is that one USMC FAST Company is located there and I read recently that two others will be relocating there from Little Creek. Hmmmmm.
USMC Security Force Regiment/Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleet_Antiterrorism_Security_Team
GO NEWT!!!
If Obama thinks our troops will get hurt and it will give him political power against Israel he will do nothing to keep those troops from harm. Want proof, look at how he changed the ROE in Afghanistan for political reasons.