U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran | |
Nostril Domus (OP) User ID: 9357516 United States 07/12/2012 02:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran Officials in Tehran have threatened to close the narrow Strait of Hormuz before, thereby affecting up to a fifth of the oil traded worldwide. The first batch of the SeaFox unmanned submersibles have already been deployed to the Persian Gulf along with four MH-53 Sea Dragon helicopters. In addition, the U.S. Navy has also doubled the number of minesweepers in the region as it prepares for a military conflict with Iran. The four Avenger-class vessels arrived in Bahrain on June 24 to counter the threat of Iranian midget-submarines, which 'are a huge problem for us,' according to retired Navy Commander Christopher Harmer, who from 2008 to 2009 was the director of future operations for the U.S. Navy Fifth Fleet. Read more: [link to www.dailymail.co.uk] |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 2855143 Kyrgyzstan 07/12/2012 02:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran they want to close the strait now for how long? 1 year. only words, news articles. will not happen. they are muslims. they will talk and threaten but never take any action. |
Archaic Mason User ID: 1468378 United States 07/12/2012 02:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran Just saw this on faux news... Clearing out the way for the destroyers to move on in. If Iran is serious about closing that strait... oh boy. The whole worlds gonna have a hand in this one, for sure. -- Archaic Mason 2B1ASK1 "Meet on the level, part on the square." Initiated: January 12th, 2011 Passed: February 8th, 2011 Raised: March 8th, 2011 Tall Cedars of Lebanon Initiated: June 25th, 2011 Y.O.L.O. You Only Live Once DON'T BRING A KNIFE TO A GUN FIGHT! |
Nostril Domus (OP) User ID: 9357516 United States 07/12/2012 02:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran Just saw this on faux news... Quoting: Archaic Mason Clearing out the way for the destroyers to move on in. If Iran is serious about closing that strait... oh boy. The whole worlds gonna have a hand in this one, for sure. Its gonna get nasty if one of the subs hits a mine, or Irans Navy takes one out.. |
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In-Situ User ID: 1332385 United States 07/12/2012 02:26 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran Makes me wonder if this thread is in anyway related... Thread: A lot of Military Helicopters Flying Towards Camp David (Page 3) In-Situ |
Nostril Domus (OP) User ID: 9357516 United States 07/12/2012 02:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran Makes me wonder if this thread is in anyway related... Quoting: In-Situ Thread: A lot of Military Helicopters Flying Towards Camp David (Page 3) Interesting.. |
422 User ID: 1371185 United States 07/12/2012 02:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran Give me one reason that would benefit Iran to make a preemptive strike. “You have rights antecedent to all earthly governments; rights that cannot be repealed or restrained by human laws; rights derived from the Great Legislator of the Universe.” John Adams, Second President of the United States |
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422 User ID: 1371185 United States 07/12/2012 03:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran Are you seriously going to fall for this same bullshit again. Its only been 11 years. So soon do people forget. Last Edited by 422 on 07/12/2012 03:14 PM “You have rights antecedent to all earthly governments; rights that cannot be repealed or restrained by human laws; rights derived from the Great Legislator of the Universe.” John Adams, Second President of the United States |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1539087 United States 07/12/2012 03:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran The only reason why Iran would do a preemptive strike is that is there only way to do any damage. Because the follow up by us would destroy them. Or their just plane stupid. |
422 User ID: 1371185 United States 07/12/2012 04:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran The only reason why Iran would do a preemptive strike is that is there only way to do any damage. Because the follow up by us would destroy them. Or their just plane stupid. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1539087 Exactly and Iran knows this and that's exactly why this is all bullshit setting up a false flag. There is no way that they would make a preemptive strike knowing the consequences of such. Why would they give a reason to be attacked? There are many reasons for them to NOT make an attack. “You have rights antecedent to all earthly governments; rights that cannot be repealed or restrained by human laws; rights derived from the Great Legislator of the Universe.” John Adams, Second President of the United States |
In-Situ User ID: 1332385 United States 07/12/2012 04:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran The only reason why Iran would do a preemptive strike is that is there only way to do any damage. Because the follow up by us would destroy them. Or their just plane stupid. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1539087 Exactly and Iran knows this and that's exactly why this is all bullshit setting up a false flag. There is no way that they would make a preemptive strike knowing the consequences of such. Why would they give a reason to be attacked? There are many reasons for them to NOT make an attack. Watch Syria, not Iran for now. They would have to go first if Iran is going to be attacked. In-Situ |
Archaic Mason User ID: 1468378 United States 07/12/2012 04:22 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran The only reason why Iran would do a preemptive strike is that is there only way to do any damage. Because the follow up by us would destroy them. Or their just plane stupid. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1539087 Exactly and Iran knows this and that's exactly why this is all bullshit setting up a false flag. There is no way that they would make a preemptive strike knowing the consequences of such. Why would they give a reason to be attacked? There are many reasons for them to NOT make an attack. Well, let's say they are dropping mines in the strait, maybe putting them there AS the preemptive strike. Knowing that our first land assault would come by amphibious insertion. Our navy is gonna destroy whatever they got near the coast, and I don't know off the top of my head how far we can reach inland, but that doesn't matter because of our advanced air force. It would be a swift war, hopefully with no nukes involved. Last Edited by Archaic Mason on 07/12/2012 04:22 PM -- Archaic Mason 2B1ASK1 "Meet on the level, part on the square." Initiated: January 12th, 2011 Passed: February 8th, 2011 Raised: March 8th, 2011 Tall Cedars of Lebanon Initiated: June 25th, 2011 Y.O.L.O. You Only Live Once DON'T BRING A KNIFE TO A GUN FIGHT! |
Oldmotherhubbard User ID: 3926723 United States 07/12/2012 04:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran Was just listening to fox news and a guest (not sure who) was on saying they were positive there was going to be a terror attack on US whether it be on an embassy or what not they weren't sure. I really wish I had recorded it so I could have heard the whole thing but I have 3 kids running around. Oldmotherhubbardglp (at) live.com ~mistakes are proof that you are trying~ ~be kind to unkind people, for they are the ones that need it the most~ |
Oldmotherhubbard User ID: 3926723 United States 07/12/2012 04:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran double post, sorry GLP is doing that a lot lately Last Edited by Oldmotherhubbard on 07/12/2012 04:24 PM Oldmotherhubbardglp (at) live.com ~mistakes are proof that you are trying~ ~be kind to unkind people, for they are the ones that need it the most~ |
Nostril Domus (OP) User ID: 9357516 United States 07/12/2012 04:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran Was just listening to fox news and a guest (not sure who) was on saying they were positive there was going to be a terror attack on US whether it be on an embassy or what not they weren't sure. Quoting: Oldmotherhubbard I really wish I had recorded it so I could have heard the whole thing but I have 3 kids running around. I heard him say the same thing. |
Treyfish User ID: 14756837 United States 07/12/2012 04:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran And in late April, a squadron of F-22 stealth fighters was sent to the Al Dhaafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates. Iran has an arsenal of about 2,000 sea mines that can be laid by any one of its dozen submarines or its many speedboats. [link to uk.news.yahoo.com] |
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Daryl Dixon User ID: 19634925 United States 07/12/2012 05:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran they want to close the strait now for how long? 1 year. only words, news articles. will not happen. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 2855143 they are muslims. they will talk and threaten but never take any action. Muslims are the ones who blow themselves up INSTEAD of talking. Crossbows: For when guns are too loud, and knives are too personal. "When it started, it was just a couple weird stories on the news...and then it, it was so quick..." - Shane Walsh |
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CASCABEL User ID: 15804846 United States 07/12/2012 07:14 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran If Iran does anything they will cease to exist. " Sonny Liston is nothing. The man can't talk. The man can't fight. The man needs to take talking lessons. The man needs to take fighting lessons. And since he's fighting me, he needs falling lessons." Muhammad Ali... |
422 User ID: 1371185 United States 07/12/2012 07:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran The only reason why Iran would do a preemptive strike is that is there only way to do any damage. Because the follow up by us would destroy them. Or their just plane stupid. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1539087 Exactly and Iran knows this and that's exactly why this is all bullshit setting up a false flag. There is no way that they would make a preemptive strike knowing the consequences of such. Why would they give a reason to be attacked? There are many reasons for them to NOT make an attack. Well, let's say they are dropping mines in the strait, maybe putting them there AS the preemptive strike. Knowing that our first land assault would come by amphibious insertion. Our navy is gonna destroy whatever they got near the coast, and I don't know off the top of my head how far we can reach inland, but that doesn't matter because of our advanced air force. It would be a swift war, hopefully with no nukes involved. Are you the type of person that blames the home owner when they shoot a burglar? If not, why are you acting like that here? “You have rights antecedent to all earthly governments; rights that cannot be repealed or restrained by human laws; rights derived from the Great Legislator of the Universe.” John Adams, Second President of the United States |
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Archaic Mason User ID: 1468378 United States 07/12/2012 07:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran The only reason why Iran would do a preemptive strike is that is there only way to do any damage. Because the follow up by us would destroy them. Or their just plane stupid. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1539087 Exactly and Iran knows this and that's exactly why this is all bullshit setting up a false flag. There is no way that they would make a preemptive strike knowing the consequences of such. Why would they give a reason to be attacked? There are many reasons for them to NOT make an attack. Well, let's say they are dropping mines in the strait, maybe putting them there AS the preemptive strike. Knowing that our first land assault would come by amphibious insertion. Our navy is gonna destroy whatever they got near the coast, and I don't know off the top of my head how far we can reach inland, but that doesn't matter because of our advanced air force. It would be a swift war, hopefully with no nukes involved. Are you the type of person that blames the home owner when they shoot a burglar? If not, why are you acting like that here? Absolutely not, I support anyone protecting their homestead against unwanted intruders. But the Strait of Hormuz is NOT property of Iran. If they decide to lay mines, thats an act of war. It won't just be the US either, it will be the whole damn world knocking on the door. -- Archaic Mason 2B1ASK1 "Meet on the level, part on the square." Initiated: January 12th, 2011 Passed: February 8th, 2011 Raised: March 8th, 2011 Tall Cedars of Lebanon Initiated: June 25th, 2011 Y.O.L.O. You Only Live Once DON'T BRING A KNIFE TO A GUN FIGHT! |
Archaic Mason User ID: 1468378 United States 07/12/2012 07:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran You people are going to be posting "war with Iran" shit every single day until it happens. Then someone will claim they called it. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 19373111 LOL Fact of the matter is - it's only a matter of time. Everyone knows it. Their message keeps getting more and more violent as the UN steps up sanctions. Now we are pre-emptively searching for underwater mines so our sea bearing vessels can have safe passage. Pieces are falling into place, faster now than ever before, and if diplomacy won't work, (hasn't in the past) then look for a hot conflict with Iran. I'd like to reiterate that it just won't be the US, the whole world's got a stake in that strait, and its not Iran's to close. Period. -- Archaic Mason 2B1ASK1 "Meet on the level, part on the square." Initiated: January 12th, 2011 Passed: February 8th, 2011 Raised: March 8th, 2011 Tall Cedars of Lebanon Initiated: June 25th, 2011 Y.O.L.O. You Only Live Once DON'T BRING A KNIFE TO A GUN FIGHT! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 19114842 United States 07/28/2012 12:07 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: U.S. Navy orders unmanned, underwater mine-clearing craft to sweep Persian Gulf amid fears of imminent attacks on oil platforms from Iran I accidentally found a picture of one of the underwater drones. [link to commons.wikimedia.org] |