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Israel says Iran warships to transit Suez for Syria
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| 2-16-11
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Posted on 02/16/2011 9:01:41 AM PST by 444Flyer
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Two Iranian warships planned to sail through the Suez canal en route to Syria on Wednesday, Israel's foreign minister said, calling the move the latest "provocation" by Tehran and hinting at an Israeli response.
Israel sees a major threat in Iran's nuclear programme and calls for its elimination, but the countries' geographical distance has kept them from open confrontation. Syria is one of Israel's neighboring foes and an ally of Tehran.
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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: iran; israel; suezcanal
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This could get interesting. Didn't we just send some warships to the area?
This would be an excellent opportunity for some target practice for our Marines.
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posted on
02/16/2011 9:01:45 AM PST
by
444Flyer
To: Nachum; Yehuda; F15Eagle
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posted on
02/16/2011 9:03:32 AM PST
by
444Flyer
("The contest for ages has been to rescue liberty from the grasp of executive power." -Daniel Webster)
To: 444Flyer
Didn’t take them long to stir things up did it? No way Israel can just stand by and let this go...
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posted on
02/16/2011 9:10:28 AM PST
by
pgkdan
(Protect and Defend America! End the practice of islam on our shores before it's too late!)
To: 444Flyer
Gee, it’d be a shame if one of those friggin’ Mossad sharks with a laser beam on its head sank an Iranian Friggate!
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posted on
02/16/2011 9:11:10 AM PST
by
Uncle Miltie
("And did you exchange a walk on part in a War, for a lead role in a cage?")
To: 444Flyer
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posted on
02/16/2011 9:12:52 AM PST
by
Uncle Miltie
("And did you exchange a walk on part in a war, for a lead role in a cage?")
To: 444Flyer
Our warships are always in the area. Pray for the sailors and Marines that are part of the MEU.
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posted on
02/16/2011 9:16:46 AM PST
by
Spok
To: Spok
"...Pray for the sailors and Marines that are part of the MEU.Amen to that Spok.
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posted on
02/16/2011 9:22:44 AM PST
by
444Flyer
("The contest for ages has been to rescue liberty from the grasp of executive power." -Daniel Webster)
To: Uncle Miltie
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posted on
02/16/2011 9:23:27 AM PST
by
444Flyer
("The contest for ages has been to rescue liberty from the grasp of executive power." -Daniel Webster)
To: Uncle Ike; HollyB; onyx; maggief; Liz; penelopesire; HushTX; McGruff; hegemony; sunmars; ...
FOX is showing this as a Breaking News alert. Is Iran doing this to provoke Israel? (rhetorical question)
~snip~
Syria is one of Israel’s neighboring enemies. It has an alliance with Iran which has deepened along with Tehran’s isolation from the West over its disputed nuclear ambitions.
“Tonight, two Iranian warships are meant to pass through the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean Sea and reach Syria, something that has not happened in many years,” Lieberman said in a closed-door speech to Jewish leaders.
~snip~
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posted on
02/16/2011 11:20:13 AM PST
by
SE Mom
(Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
To: SE Mom
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posted on
02/16/2011 11:54:45 AM PST
by
Pan_Yan
To: SE Mom; Pan_Yan
I agree with Pan_Yan’s photo assessment. The flag is wrong in the photo, yet I expect shadowing of Iran warships by Israel. I believe Israel would be correct doing this action. The action, of shadowing, is prudent given the threats from Iran.
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posted on
02/16/2011 12:13:44 PM PST
by
no-to-illegals
(Please God, Bless and Protect Our Men and Women in Uniform with Victory. Amen.)
To: 444Flyer
I just hope that Israel lets them get to the Mediterranean before sinking them.
No sense pissing off all of Europe in the process of defending themselves.
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posted on
02/16/2011 12:16:49 PM PST
by
Publius6961
("In 1964 the War on Poverty Began --- Poverty won.")
To: Publius6961
Sunk at the entrance to one of Syria’s ports.
Might as well make things difficult for two
enemies, then deny everything.
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posted on
02/16/2011 12:24:17 PM PST
by
tet68
( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
To: tet68
Does Iran have any ship launched cruise missiles
big enough to carry a nuke?
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posted on
02/16/2011 12:26:01 PM PST
by
tet68
( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
To: tet68
I’m sure that just like last year’s sinking of the South Korean warship the U.N. would strongly condemn the action without actually naming anyone responsible.
What? Why are you all laughing?
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posted on
02/16/2011 12:32:02 PM PST
by
Pan_Yan
To: Pan_Yan
Per FOX - a US warship just went through the Suez...
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posted on
02/16/2011 1:32:20 PM PST
by
SE Mom
(Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
To: SE Mom
Per FOX - a US warship just went through the Suez... Checkmate?
However, under Obama, it very well could be an escort.:(
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posted on
02/16/2011 1:43:57 PM PST
by
444Flyer
("The contest for ages has been to rescue liberty from the grasp of executive power." -Daniel Webster)
To: Pan_Yan; SE Mom
Looks like you had the correct flag all along per report from SE Mom (and FOX News). My apology.
Another thread reports this is a year long maneuver (by Iran) without asking for Egyptian Military permission to enter Suez canal, if I read correctly. Thus the clock takes a few more seconds off, edging toward midnight?
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posted on
02/16/2011 1:52:07 PM PST
by
no-to-illegals
(Please God, Bless and Protect Our Men and Women in Uniform with Victory. Amen.)
To: 444Flyer
However, under Obama, it very well could be an escort.:( It's incredible to even think that way of a POTUS, isn't it? And yet, I think if he had his way- that would be the case.
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posted on
02/16/2011 2:20:42 PM PST
by
SE Mom
(Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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