Posted on 02/23/2011 4:36:38 AM PST by Strategy
The two Iranian naval ships which crossed the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean Tuesday morning are carrying "advanced Hezbollah weapons," Maariv Israeli paper reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
The sources told the paper, "Estimates indicate the two ships are carrying missiles of different range, rifles, ammunition, and night-vision gear... The voyage of the two ships is an Iranian attempt to go around the arms embargo on Hezbollah."
The paper also said that it is believed the voyage is an attempt on the part of the Iranians to "test the waters" with and gauge the responses of the Egyptian Supreme Military Council and its stance towards Tehran.
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If Israel has intel that shows those weapons are onboard and the Iranians try to unload them there is going to be a major confrontation! Biblical in scope I believe! Do these war ships have missle launch capabilities?
One of them, the Kharg[?] does. It’s a guided missile frigate I think.
does anyone think Rahm was elected ????
OF COURSE Rahm was elected! It was a foregone conclusion! NEVER any doubt. He always had the DEAD vote sewed up...
does anyone think Rahm was elected ????
OF COURSE Rahm was elected! It was a foregone conclusion! NEVER any doubt. He always had the DEAD vote sewed up...It’s Chicago...
I hear there are North Korean subs operating in the eastern Med. now. Hint, hint.
Really? Where’d you pick up this intel? Can you cite the source? I’d REALLY like to be able to cite this in a blog post...!
I’m beginning to think we can’t wait for voting as well...golly the deck of our boat is flooding! But I think there must be a way to remove those who are psuhing us down via the courts...or within Congress. But something has to get done soon to stop this flooding tide.
Chicago poltics are not far from the thuggary on our Mex. borders...they just have different tactics and means of delivery.
Guess: Since the Iranians suspects that the vessels will be inspected they are probably empty. However, this will set a precedence. Either way it is bad. NRO will take a look.
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LOL!!!
Everywhere around Israel the mussies gather more and more sophisticated weapons and training: Israeli (Bibi) response: do nothing.
Hezbollah rises from rag tag army to the 10th best-armed military in the world: Israeli (Bibi) response: do nothing.
Egypt sends 1000 heavily armed troops and M1A1 tanks into the demilitarized Sinai: Israeli (Bibi) response: says thanks.
Iran sends two naval ships through the Suez loaded with more advanced missiles for Syria and Hezbollah: Israeli (Bibi) response: do nothing.
Israeli military leadership in disarray: Israeli (Bibi) response: appoint even weaker leadership.
I agree with you!The Muslims have no respect for Obama at least they hated Bush! I hate to think what the next two years is going to bring, look at the complete chaos all around this country and the world!!
If Chavez was shipping similar equipment to the Cartel in Mexico, what would you expect us to do? Presently NOTHING with Mr. Indecisive as POTUS.
If they enter Israeli waters, even for a second due to tidal drift, they have to be on them like white on rice.
How hard is it for a sub to deploy a SEAL with limpet mines that would then be attached to the underside of the ships?
And then when safely back, detonate the mines.
And when the press asks questions, just shrug and say that the explosives on the ship must not have been stored properly and exploded en route...
The problem is Iran is stronger now than they need to be. Any reaction by Israel has to be measured with the possiblity of an epic war. They know Iran will bring it. Netanyahu is highly intelligent. Do not mistake this for weakness.
Okay, then, I stand corrected.
But what happened to him?
But what happened to him?
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Nothing — he was always just a political showman on TV. Israel’s mistake was electing himn for the second time. However, the only other choice was Barack, even worse.
The Iranians are just prodding, poking and looking for weakness. I would bet these ships carry nothing, but next time they will come carrying weapons or troops. If they can get Israel to react in the same way they did with the other ships that they boarded, it will weaken the resolve of the Jews. Next time, or when it is commonplace for Iranians to transit this body of water, they will begin the supplying of attackers.
Netanyahu is highly intelligent.
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But suicidal, IMHO.
One of the few posts that understands and SPEAKS TRUTH.
Screwed we are.
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