Amidst growing concerns that an Israeli attack could kick-start a war with Iran, US Vice Admiral Mark Fox today warned reporters that Iran has considerable naval forces in the Persian Gulf area, while insisting that the US forces were able to handle them.
Handle them, but not without potential losses. Fox in particular expressed concerns about Iran’s growing number of small “fast attack craft,” basically speed boats designed for high maneuverability in close quarters, and their hypothetical use as “suicide boats.”
There is, of course, no evidence Iran is actually planning anything of the sort, but Vice Admiral Fox said that they “could be used” in such a manner, in the event that a war actually did break out.
Between that and “a large mine inventory” Iran could make naval control over the gulf in general and the Strait of Hormuz in particular difficult. Fox cited the “overheated rhetoric from Iran” as a cause of concern, though if a war did break out there is little doubt Iran would not be the aggressor.
Then get the AMERICAN navy out of the PERSIAN gulf.
In the event of war, Iran does not have to close the Strait of Hormuz. All Iranian military has to do is to rain missiles on all arab oil production sacilities.They will probably require months if not more to repair, during which time there will be no oil available to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran can, of course, close the strait if the object is to block the escape route of the U.S. ships.
All those nasty US carriers just waiting to be Sunburned whilst the world watches what would be poetic justice.
The biter bit.
Of course USS Enterprise is there just for the Israelis to attack in the name of Iran.
With most of the world aware of this scenario that just might save the lives of the suicide crew sailing her.
If you don't like the Iranians, get out of their backyard.
Go home Yankee and take the rest of the axis of evil with you especially Britain, France and Israel.
The Enterprise is over 50 years old and scheduled for decommissioning next year. It could very well be sacrificed in a false-flag attack to start the Zio-maniacs' war, just as the Arizona was at Pearl Harbor, which was a World War I-vintage ship and 25 years old at the time of its destruction. It was the first nuclear-powered carrier and the name is well-known, not only the carrier, but also from Star Trek. If Enterprise were sunk, it would produce the same effect the sinking of HMS Hood, the flagship of the Royal Navy, by the Bismarck had on the British in WWII, and the effect would be the same on the American public today. The Iraq War was launched in March 2003 to coincide with Purim, the Jewish holiday commemorating the slaughter of ancient Persians, so the timing couldn't be better.
In that case, it is the US that is deploying suicide vessels in the Persian Gulf.
Sadly, like those unfortunate tars on Hood steaming toward Bismarck, I doubt if the average American sailor has a clue as to the dangerous spot he's in at sea in the Persian Gulf.
What with Hypersonic missiles, Midget Shallow water Submarines with 250 KNOT rocket torpedoes, Steerable Ballistic type Missiles, dont be suprised if the US was to loose a Carrier, two if they are there in the Gulf, Iran takes out a Carrier and Lloyds Will not insure anything NEAR the Gulf. A few Ballistic missiles on Saudi Refineries and its several HUNDRED dollars a barrel. Instant meltdown of the European and US economies.
Israel wont be safe from its allies let alone its enemies!
Iran Might be eventually beaten but not after it gives the US not just a bloody nose but a broken Jaw as well!
The US uses its carriers specifically for gunboat diplomacy, sink a few and that means they will not be as likely to sail 12 miles from land anymore!
Rhetoric from Iran? Is this guy high on something? And pity the poor defenseless US Navy with the largest carrier fleet the world has ever known being "threatened" by miniscule boats. Oh, dear heavens, what would they ever do?!
It's cut from the same cloth as the Israeli bleating that, even with possessing the largest military in the Middle East and the only indigenous nuclear arsenal in the region, they're "existentially threatened" every time a Muslim uses the toilet without permission from Tel Aviv.
“US Navy Boats Could Theoretically Be Used for Suicide Bombings”
There, I fixed it.
Nice work!
So what do you want them to do…? just stay there and wait for you to start bombing and invade their country…? US militarism regime is the aggressor and always been, by even being in Persian gulf defending the tyrants and apartheid regimes in the region, so because the name USA or for that matter EU people of any other nationality or decent all over the world need to drop dead. US and EU militarism regimes trying to militaries the world from Falkland Iceland to Philippines so they can steal more of peoples wealth and their rights.
Where as our "boats" are almost like cruise ships except that they carry planes, bombs and are a long way from home.
Join the navy and visit the PERSIAN Gulf!
Sounds like we are getting ready for the famous US fallback position…you know, the always popular false flag attack…anyone know where the USS Vincennes is right now…I am thinking the Persian Gulf…
THIS JUST IN:
"The AP reports an unidentified source in Mrs. Johnson's second-grade class as saying that any vehicle that rolls, flies, or floats could theoretically be used for suicide bombings. Immediately following the disclosure of this groundbreaking intelligence finding, the source ran to the playground for exercise period."
I just realized my Coca-Cola can can be used for suicide bombings as well as holding a tasty beverage- should I report myself for this?
I like the way Iran reported this soundbite of fearmongering and propaganda:
"US Navy: Iran prepares suicide boats in Persian Gulf"
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/226529.html
This would be funny if it weren't so damn tragic and dangerous.