Posted on 12/22/2011 10:13:09 AM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
Tehran often flexes muscles at such events in attempt to display readiness against potential strikes.
Iran's navy will launch a 10-day war game in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, state television quoted Navy Commander Habibulah Sayari as saying on Thursday.
The war game, named Velayat-90, will be carried out over an area extending from east of the Strait of Hormuz to the Gulf of Eden, the report said.
"The maneuvers will be carried out with the intention of displaying the determination, defensive and deterrent power of the Iranian armed forces as well as relaying a message of peace and friendship in the Strait of Hormuz, the Sea of Oman and the free waters of the Indian Ocean," Sayari said.
Iran often announces its military capabilities and tests weaponry at its periodic war game in an apparent attempt to show its readiness for any strikes by Israel or the United States.
The war games announcement comes amid increased US rhetoric against Iran's pursuit of a nuclear program.
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Good time for Israel to get some target practice in for what surely is ahead.
Oh...they said War Games? Sorry, we missed the last word in the transmission and thought they had declared War!
I wonder if they (whom ever they is) can make a navy ship blow up too.
Time to get out the dingys, hope they got enough oars.
for your review and possible ping.
Brings to mind Psalm 2.
Sounds like this would be a good time to bomb their nuclear facilities.
LOL!
They are practicing for war while ours is making a big deal over the first lesbian welcome home kiss. Our priorities are right on track.
Eeew...
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