Iran Guards take over naval forces in Gulf: US intelligence

afp ^ | 11/30/9 | afp

[Flavius]

Iran has given the Revolutionary Guards Corps command over naval operations in the oil-rich Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz as part of a strategy to block access to vital sea lanes in the event of a war, according to a US intelligence study.

[Flavius]

previous Iran shot at tanker they have 1000's of i guess 60's 70's wintage of silk warm rockets

well even if they are all pretty bad there is so much traffic in that region it will all be bad

and also the

The Tanker War, 1984-87

Iran refrained from attacking the United States naval force directly, but it used various forms of harassment, including mines, hit-and-run attacks by small patrol boats, and periodic stop-and-search operations.

http://countrystudies.us/iraq/105.htm

[marron]

Iran threatens to poke itself in the eye.

In the event of war, we would be the ones controlling access to the Gulf. Since they are completely dependent upon oil exports for their national income, and gasoline imports to run its transport, they could not withstand a blockade for any length of time whereas we could selectively allow (and escort) the ships we choose to allow.

Yes, we’d have to take out their coastal missile batteries.

This is why we will have to be involved if anyone goes after Iran’s nuclear facilities. Not merely because the required number of sorties means that we would have to do it (we are the ones with air bases on at least three sides of Iran) but also because it will inevitably lead to a war for control of the Gulf. And because controlling the Gulf is putting your thumb on Iran’s carotid artery. Push, and they’ll hit you with everything they’ve got. Push a little longer and its lights out.

[Flavius]

well i see a lot of plans and we are still tied down everywhere

[jonascord]

Ain’t gonna happen. Obama will protect his own...