Posted on 05/14/2019 3:53:21 AM PDT by topher
As tensions rose over the weekend between the US and Iran in the Persian Gulf, several vessels were “sabotaged” off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. Both Iranian media and the UAE reported the incident, but 24 hours after it happened, much of what occurred was still shrouded in mystery, with allegations of “explosions” and questions about how severe the “sabotage” actually was.
The Saudi energy minister confirmed that two of its oil tankers were targeted in a “sabotage attack.” It took place as the tankers were “on their way to the Arabian Gulf” via the Emirate of Fujairah, the statement said. The UAE said that in total four boats were damaged. The UAE’s The National claimed that “Iranian and Lebanese media outlets aired false reports of explosions.” The same reports in the UAE said the tankers had been on their way to the US after being loaded with Saudi oil. No one was hurt, the UAE said.
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My suspicion is that if Donald Trump starts a war he will will finish it as fast as possible...which means without mercy.
You don’t need to go into detail. I’m aware of most of the sensor techniques. The Iranian fleet would be quickly eliminated. I was commenting more generally. Electric boats in deep water like the north Atlantic coast or Pacific rim are still a difficult problem. Good that our allies have them. Not practical for us due to transit distances from CONUS.
Blah blah blah yada yada yada
you must remember that in the main, you are ignorant
You must remember that in the main, you are a pompous blowhard.
You seem to have a very dull mind. Were you always that way, or is it the early stages of dementia?
Still die very hard - even on fire.
Covert low intensity warfare by Iran IMHO.
I’m wondering what kind of submarine captain would think ramming a moving oil tanker is a good idea. Seems like an efficient method of suicide to me.
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Acoustic torpedo?
it looks like collision damage from a submerged object. maybe the Iranians dragged a large rock underneath the tanker?
Props for the Holy Grail reference — and a good one! :-D
Looks like a bulbous bow rear ended the ship. If so it’s much ado about nothing.
They wanna foul their OWN beachs??
It’s time, John.
I promise not to piss on your SF 180.
Jane on the other hand...
5.56mm
Does Trump fight like GHW Bush, or his son? The father stomped the enemy, left them impotent, battered and bloody, and brought our boys home. The son embroiled us in decades of occupation.
Hopefully there is no war at all, and the people of Iran take matters into their own hands. Unfortunately, the Euro-Twits, along with Obama and his lingering shadow government lackeys continue to undermine Trump and prop up the Mullahs. That makes war much more likely.
Unfortunately, war would only push the Persian people back to the Mullahs in opposition of the evil foreign invaders.
Doesn’t Israel have D/E subs?
Persian/Gulf of Tonkin, Redeux!?
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