Posted on 08/01/2018 6:08:06 PM PDT by BenLurkin
Washington (CNN)Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard forces are expected to begin a major exercise in the Persian Gulf as soon as within the next 48 hours that could be aimed at demonstrating their ability to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, according to two US officials directly familiar with the latest US assessment of IRGC troop movements.
"We are aware of the increase in Iranian naval operations within the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman. We are monitoring it closely, and will continue to work with our partners to ensure freedom of navigation and free flow of commerce in international waterways," Captain William Urban, chief spokesman for US Central Command, told CNN.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically critical passageway linking the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea that is crucial to international shipping and particularly for global energy supplies.
While the US sees no immediate signs of hostile intent from Iran, the IRGC show of force has US military intelligence deeply concerned...
As of now, the US assesses the IRGC has assembled a fleet of more than 100 boats, many of them small fast moving vessels. It's expected Iranian air and ground assets including coastal defensive missile batteries could be involved. Hundreds of Iranian troops are expected to participate and some regular Iranian forces could be involved as well.
The IRGC exercise comes as the US has only one major warship, the USS The Sullivans inside the Persian Gulf, several officials say. Other US warships are nearby and there are numerous combat aircraft in the region.
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Amen brother, I’m in the same boat. I want to see them get what they deserve I can taste my hate for them.
“Pipelines are less mobile than supertankers.
Pipelines are not easy to defend either.
The Iranian Navy may not be easy to defend either.”
You made my case with #3! The Strait of Hormuz is at least partially Iran’s territorial waters. And while their Navy would be cannon fodder in a matter of hours, they could cause the blockage of the Strait before they were subdued. I wouldn’t put it past those useless motherf*ckers to use a nuke on it.
And yeah, a pipeline has to be protected, but right now having one to bypass the Iranians would be a good thing. It’s not like a garden hose you can string out at a moment’s notice.
“Mattis will blow every stinkin’ one of em clean out of the water and think nothing of it.”
And that would block the Strait of Hormuz, so I think Secy Mattis is giving it more thought than you have.
You get it. Iran needs to be destroyed. They actually have the ability to start WWIII or at least a "limited" nuclear war.
“....And that would block the Strait of Hormuz, so I think Secy Mattis is giving it more thought than you have.....”
Under Mattis, I seriously doubt any U.S. Naval vessel will be surrendered and/or boarded. And IF challenged, I suspect the U.S. Navy will meet that challenge....one way or another. As far as blocking the Strait itself, there are ways they can be taken out without that happening. Their boats are not that huge. My bet is Mattis and his team already have a plan to deal with these turds should the occasion present itself.
Would you like to bet on that, CNN? Hint: Trump is not Obama!!!
They should receive NONE!!!!
What is their largest ship? Where are they getting the cash to sail a fleet? They will also need air cover. What is their game plan after the first day of action?
They are about to find out that President Trump is not a muzzie like the Kenyanesian Usurper.
Whatever happened to the impending implosion of the Iranian government? Seems like they’re doing just fine. The mullahs aren’t going anywhere.
First boat, one warning shot. Second and subsequent boats no warnings.
Dude
TARGET PRACTICE!
Hoo rah !
Probably their own war games or simply a display of power-those Iranians love to brag
#2. The Traitor Obama’s $150 BILLION, $140 Million Dollar credit card from the US taxpayer.
#3. Dozens, if not scores of attack Torpedo/Missile small PT-like ships, using the swarm tactic to overwhelm the defenses of any ship(s) they attack. They don’t care if they lost most of their men as “martyrs” if they succeed in sinking our ships and causing many casualties.
That is why using MOABs and Daisy Cutters (i.e. the Rachel Corrie Pancake Bomb and Cookie Cutter) would take them out in seconds.
#34. No military foreplay. Take them out on the first shot and then give them a second shot warning.
Don’t play by their rules. Play by ours - Do unto our enemies first before they do it to us!
Probably rigged up bump stock SKS’s.
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