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| Military Man
User ID: 121743
10/7/2008 7:16 PM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
Mossad Agent's Wife states the following:
War is very near. Syria has more divisions on alert than during the turmoil earlier this year. Though Syria may just position its troops in Lebanon in preparation for attacking Israel later, this may be a one two punch. Iran is so fearful of an attack from Israel and Iran knowing that the window of opportunity is merely until elections and that after that, Israel will strike, Iran is prepped with Syria and the Hezbollah for a surprise strike on Israel. Israel is simply having trouble deciding whether Russia will be involved or not. Olmert had assurances from Russia that their positioning of troops, radar, missiles, and war ships was only in support of war games with Syria. However, Israel is not so sure as troops continue to pour into Syria as well as the positioning of anti-aircraft weaponry and the heating of missiles on radar which proves the missiles are being activated for something. There is grave concern that a new war will break out again at Israel's most weakened moment.
MOSSAD AGENT'S WIFE
She said more will come, I have yet to tell you all about my last few months adventure as well as the impact on troops of the coming alert. |
| 123kid
User ID: 519644
10/7/2008 7:25 PM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
*I have yet to tell you all about my last few months adventure as well as the impact on troops of the coming alert.*
Please do. |
| Military Man
User ID: 121743
10/7/2008 8:14 PM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
First, my unit is on high alert and we are being told to expect a deployment within 48 hours. We just got back from some hairy stuff. Kinda worried as we are to bring our arab gear and I just do not want to go back there soon. The sand gets into every crevass imagineable. |
| Anonymous Coward
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10/8/2008 5:17 AM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
DEBKAfile
Israel on high alert for Syrian, Hizballah Yom Kippur attacks
DEBKAfile Special Report
October 8, 2008, 10:44 AM (GMT+02:00)
Syrian Russian-made T-80 tank
Syrian Russian-made T-80 tank
After Syria moved tank units up to the Lebanese Beqaa Valley border Tuesday, Oct. 7, Israel raised the alert level for Yom Kippur on its borders with Syria and Lebanon and placed its Air Force and emergency first aid teams on standby in the event of Syrian or coordinated Syrian-Hizballah attacks.
Israeli embassies and Jewish institutions worldwide were also placed on high terror alert. Hizballah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah said recently that his promised retaliation for the death of Imad Mughniyeh “is coming.” There is no backing off from this decision or from carrying out the “big surprise” against the enemy, he said.
Damascus and the Lebanese Hizballah are closely aligned.
DEBKAfile’s military sources report that the Syrian tank concentration on the Lebanese border Tuesday was Damascus' second military movement against its neighbor; three weeks ago, Syrian commando units took up positions on the North Lebanese border. In the first deployment, their tanks and armored vehicles were kept some 3-10 km to the rear of frontline commando forces. In the second, much closer to the Israeli border, armor and tanks have been deployed at the front.
These military movements sent Israeli defense minister Ehud Barak on an unannounced trip north Tuesday to check the state of readiness of the IDF’s disposition on the Syrian and Lebanese borders. He cautioned the outpost commanders to exercise maximum vigilance in the coming days. The border seems quiet, he said, but commanders must take care never to permit a repeat of the Yom Kippur War exactly 35 years ago when Israel was caught napping by a Syrian invasion.
Our sources report that Washington, Jerusalem and Beirut are taking into account the possibility of Damascus seizing the moment of the total shutdown in Israel for 25 hours from Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 8, to Thursday night, Oct. 9, for Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) to launch its military forces against northern Lebanon or the Golan.
The West Bank was sealed off and Israel’s border terminals with Jordan and Egypt closed from early Wednesday, Oct. 8.
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| nonmaterial structure 
User ID: 518159
10/8/2008 5:22 AM
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Syrian troops gather on Lebanese border
A few tents and trucks dotting a green hill across the river are about all that is visible of a Syrian troop deployment on Lebanon's northern border — a buildup that has raised concerns of a possible Syrian incursion.
There was no sign Wednesday that the Syrian troops were preparing to cross the border. Syria says the deployment — first made public several weeks ago — is aimed at preventing smuggling from Lebanon.
But the United States and some anti-Syrian politicians in Beirut have warned that Syria could attempt an incursion, a concern raised especially after a Sept. 27 car bombing in Damascus killed 17 people.
In Washington, Deputy State Department spokesman Robert Wood on Monday said, "Any intervention by Syrian troops into Lebanon would be unacceptable."
Syria's secular government has said the Damascus bombers were Islamic militants who entered from another country, though it did not specify which. Syrian President Bashar Assad had warned days earlier that militants were setting up base in northern Lebanon and that they could threaten Syrian security.
Two days after the Damascus blast, suspected militants bombed a bus carrying Lebanese soldiers in the northern port city of Tripoli, killing seven people — the second such attack against the Lebanese military. But there was no immediate sign of a connection to the Damascus bombing, although also Islamic militants are suspected.
The head of the anti-Syrian bloc in parliament, Saad Hariri, rejected Assad's claims of militants operating in northern Lebanon, saying the accusations and the Syrian deployment were part of a "series of intimidations against Lebanon."
Hadi Hobeish, a lawmaker allied to Hariri representing the Akkar region bordering Syria, accused Damascus of "attempting to give the excuse that there are extremists in the north to return to Lebanon."
Assad spoke to Lebanese President Michel Suleiman on Sunday, assuring him that the deployment is in line with U.N. resolutions calling on Syria to prevent smuggling and weapons traffic across the border, the Lebanese state news agency reported. Lebanon's military said that it had been informed of the Syrian moves.
Lebanese press reports have said up to 10,000 troops are involved in the deployment, something Lebanese military officials have described as exaggerated and inaccurate. Syria has provided no figure.
Syrian troops were deployed in Lebanon for nearly 30 years during this country's 15-year civil war and a long period of peace which followed, giving Damascus political domination over its smaller neighbor until withdrawing in 2005. Syria's opponents in Lebanon still accuse Damascus of trying to control their country.
But ties have improved considerably in recent months after Lebanon formed a unity government that includes Syria's ally, the Shiite militant group Hezbollah. Syria has agreed to establish formal diplomatic ties with Lebanon for their first time since the countries' creation in the 1940s and promised to officially delineate their borders, a longtime Lebanese demand.
Syria also views Lebanon's new president favorably and many doubt it would undermine him with a military incursion.
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| nonmaterial structure
User ID: 518159
10/8/2008 5:23 AM
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Moscow makes no promises on arms sales to Syria, Iran
MOSCOW-Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said yesterday he received assurances that Russia would not allow Israel's security to be threatened, but offered no indication he won the concrete promises he sought on Russian arms sales or sanctions on Iran
[link to www.haaretz.com] |
| nonmaterial structure
User ID: 518159
10/8/2008 5:29 AM
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Syria plays hardball with the Saudis
Saudi Arabia's refusal to denounce the deadly September 27 attack in Syria has enflamed relations between Damascus and Riyadh. The Syrians believe the Saudis, furious over defeat in Beirut and Syria's diplomatic successes, are now financing radicals in Lebanon to strike at both Hezbollah and Syria - a move that could set the region ablaze.
[link to www.atimes.com] |
| Anonymous Coward
User ID: 453926
10/8/2008 6:18 AM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
Military man are you expecting something during Yom Kippur? When would you say it could hit the fan? I also saw where President Bush stated the U.S. military would get involved if Syria makes a move on Lebanon or Israel. |
| Anonymous Coward
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10/8/2008 8:17 AM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
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| Military Man
User ID: 520611
10/8/2008 10:50 AM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
Military man are you expecting something during Yom Kippur? When would you say it could hit the fan? I also saw where President Bush stated the U.S. military would get involved if Syria makes a move on Lebanon or Israel. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 453926
YES, sources are expecting "something" during Yom Kippur. Again, Iran is expecting an Israeli attack sometime right after the U.S. election. The window is closing for Iran to counter this attack by provoking Israel in a war to buy some more time before Iran succeeds at builidng a sufficient quantity of nuclear weapons.
There are joint weapons programs in Iran (a military program that not much is known about and then the program that Iran speaks about in public). Sources indicate that ran has enough highly uranium and black market plutonium (from N. Korea), that there are live nuclear weapons already built.
Iran believes that the Hezbollah and Syria can inflict significant damage on Israel over the course of the next few months to keep Israel busy if not impair Israel so badly that she will implode.
Bush makes those statements to try to keep Israel from striking first. All know is that there are forces prepared to come to srael's aid, but whether they are activated and deployed is a question. My alert status remains, but r. and r. for my men is needed and commanders know that. |
| Anonymous Coward
User ID: 422855
10/8/2008 10:57 AM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
Military man are you expecting something during Yom Kippur? When would you say it could hit the fan? I also saw where President Bush stated the U.S. military would get involved if Syria makes a move on Lebanon or Israel.
YES, sources are expecting "something" during Yom Kippur. Again, Iran is expecting an Israeli attack sometime right after the U.S. election. The window is closing for Iran to counter this attack by provoking Israel in a war to buy some more time before Iran succeeds at builidng a sufficient quantity of nuclear weapons.
There are joint weapons programs in Iran (a military program that not much is known about and then the program that Iran speaks about in public). Sources indicate that ran has enough highly uranium and black market plutonium (from N. Korea), that there are live nuclear weapons already built.
Iran believes that the Hezbollah and Syria can inflict significant damage on Israel over the course of the next few months to keep Israel busy if not impair Israel so badly that she will implode.
Bush makes those statements to try to keep Israel from striking first. All know is that there are forces prepared to come to srael's aid, but whether they are activated and deployed is a question. My alert status remains, but r. and r. for my men is needed and commanders know that. Quoting: Military Man 520611
I believe Syria will strike tonight...in other words...within the next 4-8 hours. What do you think, Military Man? |
| Military Man
User ID: 520611
10/8/2008 11:17 AM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
I believe Syria will strike tonight...in other words...within the next 4-8 hours. What do you think, Military Man?
Before or right after sunrise after tonight is when said attack or attacks would be expected. Most forces would be pouring in under darkness. |
| Anonymous Coward
User ID: 453926
10/8/2008 11:23 AM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
If the attacks don't happen tonight should we still watch everyday for the next month or so? Also how would the U.S. military be affected in this? What I am asking is if they don't attack on Yom Kippur today or tomorrow does that close the window for Syria and Iran for awhile? I also saw where Hezbollah's leader said that the revenge was coming on Israel and he said it today. |
| Anonymous Coward
User ID: 422855
10/8/2008 11:27 AM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
I believe Syria will strike tonight...in other words...within the next 4-8 hours. What do you think, Military Man?
Before or right after sunrise after tonight is when said attack or attacks would be expected. Most forces would be pouring in under darkness. Quoting: Military Man 520611
Thankyou for your timely response, Military Man!
An oracle concerning Damascus:
“See, Damascus will no longer be a city but will become a heap of ruins. The cities of Aroer will be deserted and left to flocks, which will lie down, with no one to make them afraid. (Isaiah 17:1-2)
As it is written, so let it be done.
Iron Eagle - "Gimmie Some Lovin"
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| Anonymous Coward
User ID: 422855
10/8/2008 11:30 AM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
I believe Syria will strike tonight...in other words...within the next 4-8 hours. What do you think, Military Man?
Before or right after sunrise after tonight is when said attack or attacks would be expected. Most forces would be pouring in under darkness.
Thankyou for your timely response, Military Man!
An oracle concerning Damascus:
“See, Damascus will no longer be a city but will become a heap of ruins. The cities of Aroer will be deserted and left to flocks, which will lie down, with no one to make them afraid. (Isaiah 17:1-2)
As it is written, so let it be done.
Iron Eagle - "Gimmie Some Lovin"
[ link to www.youtube.com] Quoting: Anonymous Coward 422855
Israeli Air Force Leased for Iron Eagle
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| Anonymous Coward
User ID: 516685
10/8/2008 11:47 AM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
WWIII begins this year... It will not be anything we expect... it will be similar to the Nazi situation in WWII when the whole world was against them... only this time... America is the new Germany; Republicans the new Nazis; and illegal immigrants the new Jews... you watch and see... |
| Windmill
User ID: 243307
10/8/2008 12:58 PM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
Thanks Military Man. I sure hope that you and your men will get that r and r and that tomorrow will be just another day. |
| Military Man
User ID: 520611
10/8/2008 1:00 PM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
If the attacks don't happen tonight should we still watch everyday for the next month or so? Also how would the U.S. military be affected in this? What I am asking is if they don't attack on Yom Kippur today or tomorrow does that close the window for Syria and Iran for awhile? I also saw where Hezbollah's leader said that the revenge was coming on Israel and he said it today. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 453926
Here is my analysis of the situation at hand. The best date for an attack is morning after tonight in Israel. The troops can move at a rapid pace now under darkness into pre-determined positions to await orders to attack. At night, and with the shutdown in Israel, the enemies of Israel know this is their best chance of the year to invoke surprise retaliation for alleged and actual actions of Israel since 1973. A forewarning of this came from the Syrian newspaper Tishrin the other day which called on the Arab nations to unite “just as they did 35 years ago.”
Iran knows that Israel will not accept dictates of Obama and as Obama looks to win in the U.S., Iran knows too that Israel will attack before Obama comes into office. Without any better date, Iran has issued its orders and possibly in conunction with Al Quaeda to attack and force Israel to be on the defensive for months on end whle Iran marches towards its "official" nuclear independence.
IF NO ATTACK TONIGHT; then things will become much more fluid as Iran would wish to counter Israel before the U.S. election or shortly thereafter. Otherwise, the ball turns to Israel's court and Israel can attack Iran before January. |
| Military Man
User ID: 520611
10/8/2008 1:09 PM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
What I am asking is if they don't attack on Yom Kippur today or tomorrow does that close the window for Syria and Iran for awhile? I also saw where Hezbollah's leader said that the revenge was coming on Israel and he said it today. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 453926
There is little argument amongst my colleagues and myself that the economic disaster on hand also coaxes Al Quaeda and Iran to launch some additional attacks to crash the world markets. They know now is the time to defeat the western world. Though we may actually get through Yom Kippur without that attack, I cannot see the all clear being issued anytime soon. Each day, Iran gets closer to her goals, the western world's economic advantage lessens, and Russia becomes more emboldenned to destroy the western world's military might. Thus, things are not getting better. Once Israel hits Iran and the dust clears from that war be it days, weeks, months, or so, then the World may be in a better place, but if one believes the Bible, hmmmm, we may need seven years for peace to come again. |
| Military Man
User ID: 520611
10/8/2008 1:25 PM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
“If a full-scale peaceable agreement is not reached between Syria and Israel and the Israeli Defense Army does not cease to attack Palestinians and Lebanon, then war will expect Middle East, Syrian senior official warned about it in an interview with the Qatari Al Watan newspaper, Maariv newspaper reported on 6 October."
[link to news.trendaz.com]
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| Anonymous Coward
User ID: 453926
10/8/2008 1:28 PM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
Thanks Military man and stay safe! |
| x
User ID: 520525
10/8/2008 1:30 PM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
Thanks, Military Man.
Shit.
October 7, 2008
Official Damascus Threatens Israel with New War of Judgment Day
“If a full-scale peaceable agreement is not reached between Syria and Israel and the Israeli Defense Army does not cease to attack Palestinians and Lebanon, then war will expect Middle East, Syrian senior official warned about it in an interview with the Qatari Al Watan newspaper, Maariv newspaper reported on 6 October.
The first priority of Syria is to return all its seized lands and to establish stable and fair peace in Middle East, the official representative of Damascus stated in his interview, dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the war of Judgment Day. Syria reserves all opportunities for itself, the source said.
“Israel has had opportunity to be sure that Syria commenced war in October 1973 and gained victory, when conditions demanded it,” the source stressed.
When Israelis wanted to hold negotiations, Syria began this process, whilst every time fingers of Damascus were on triggers of arms, a source in Damascus said in his interview with the Qatari Al Watan newspaper. Syria always is loyal to its principles and does not make any concession, he said.
6 October saw the 35th anniversary of the war of Judgment Day. The war was continuation of the Arabic-Israeli conflict, which has been a hostility of many years causing many battles and wars since 1948. The war began with sudden attack of the Egyptian and Syrian troops during the Judaic Jom-Kipur holiday. The armies crossed a line of ceasefire in the Sinay peninsular and Golan height and moved into Israel.
The Egyptians and Syrians gained success during the first 24-48 hours, whilst later, Israel managed to change the course in own favor. During the second week of the war the Syrians were fully forced out the Golan height, Israelis delivered blow on the joint of two Egyptian armies in the Sinay front and crossed the Suez Canal, as well as cut off the third Egyptian army from military logistics base. Soon, the United Nations (UN) adopted a resolution on ceasefire.
The conflict had prospective results for many nations. Thus, despite a new defeat, the Arabic world, which suffered from destructive defeat in the Six-day war, at least felt that its pride was restored in certain degree.
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| x
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10/8/2008 11:42 PM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:57:25 GMT
Israel braces for attack from north
Israel deploys forces along the northern border, claiming that Syria or Hezbollah might attack the regime during Yom Kippur holidays.
The Israeli web site Debka said on Wednesday that Israel had stepped up security measures along its borders with Lebanon
and Syria after Damascus" deployed its military units to the Lebanese Beqaa Valley border on Tuesday".
The deployment came amid fears that Hezbollah is planning to retaliate for the assassination of its senior commander Imad Mugniyah who was killed in a February car bomb in Damascus.
In a surprise visit to observe the disposition of Israeli forces along the Syrian and Lebanese borders, Defense Minister Ehud Barak said the border seems quiet, but commanders must be on high alert "not to permit a repeat of the Yom Kippur War that took place 35 years ago".
Israel fought the Yom Kippur War against Arab nations, including Egypt and Syria, in October 1973. A report by the Agranat Commission on the war that has recently been declassified indicates major flaws in the Yom Kippur War, like those seen in Israel's 33-day war against Lebanon.
[link to www.presstv.ir]
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:18:08 GMT
'Enemy dare not attack Iran'
A senior Iranian military official says Iran's enemies 'dare not to wage a war' against the country, considering its defense capabilities.
Brig. Gen. Mohammad-Rahim Dehqani, the commander of the missile defense of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), said the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran are fully prepared to repel any attack.
“The enemies are aware of Iran's military preparedness because if they had not been aware of it they would have attacked Iran,” Dehqani said.
He noted that the Iranian armed forces have developed the state-of-the-art missiles, weapons and military equipment and stressed that such a robust military might is a great deterrent against the enemies.
“Iran has no plans to attack any country but if our country is attacked the aggressor will receive a crushing response.”
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| Anonymous Coward
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10/8/2008 11:55 PM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
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| x
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10/9/2008 12:07 AM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 521176
Anything else to contribute, you thick, boring, cringe-worthy, ignorant little trolltard?
No?
Good - now kindly fuck off. |
| Anonymous Coward
User ID: 453926
10/9/2008 9:42 AM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
Military man Yom Kippur has almost gone without any attack. Do you have any new info on what may be taking place? Is there still a possiblility of something before the weekend is out? Now with North Korea about to fire 10 missiles is that something that could be significant? I know there are reports that the North Koreans are tied into Iran and Syria. |
| Anonymous Coward
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10/11/2008 4:12 PM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
HUMMM maybe he got called up that is why he hasnt posted anything lately. |
| Anonymous Coward
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10/11/2008 4:17 PM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
Military man Yom Kippur has almost gone without any attack. Do you have any new info on what may be taking place? Is there still a possiblility of something before the weekend is out? Now with North Korea about to fire 10 missiles is that something that could be significant? I know there are reports that the North Koreans are tied into Iran and Syria. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 453926
Planes intercepted an intrusion in Israeli northern air space. Jets were heard in the morning and in the afternoon one lone F15 scrambled and started off to the north, made a great circle and returned to base.
This might be a prelude to a Hizballah attack. It might just be the October surprise for the US elections. |
| Military Man
User ID: 121743
10/15/2008 8:45 PM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
SO WE MADE IT THROUGH THE MOST NIGHTMARIH SCENARIO (G-D IS WITH ISRAEL). Some of you may have heard about the radiological bomb that Somalian Pirates by chace came upon. The facts are that the Somali Pirates took hold of an Iranian chartered ship thinking they could hold it for ransom. Instead, over twenty Somali Pirates died from radiological poisoning. What they did was thwart the expected Hezbollah/Iranian attack on Israel's coast which was meant as a precursor to full-blown war as well as a way to keep Israel from being able to attack Iran before the possible Obama administration comes into effect when there will be no chance of attack as Obama is anti-Israeli. The bomb was a composite of high explosives packed with fine grain poweder that is highly radiological. When the bomb went off near Israel, the dust would cover the coastal cities disrupting life in Isarel as we know it for some time right at Yom Kippur. n expectation of a counter attack, Iran's friends, the Hezbollah and Syria were prepared for all-out war. Instead, it did not happen. We must now await what comes next. |
| Anonymous Coward
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10/15/2008 8:49 PM | | Re: War Thread - The Official Israel v. Syria, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas War Thread 2008. | Quote |
Its not if its a question of when and i bet no longer than 3 years
Large-scale Iranian Air force exercise simulates attack on Israel
DEBKAfile Special Report
October 15, 2008, 11:06 PM (GMT+02:00)
Iranian Air force in maneuver
DEBKAfile’s military sources report that the drill beginning Thursday, Oct. 16 in northern Iran, is Tehran’s rejoinder to Israel’s big aerial maneuver last June.
Then, more than 100 Israeli fighter-bombers went through their paces over the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas, roughly the same distance from Israel as Iran.
Tehran’s media claim the exercise will test its air force’s ability to fly to Israel and back without refueling.
The exercise will also test the US-made FBX-T band anti-missile radar system delivered in September and installed at the IAF Nevatim air base in the Negev. The Iranians say they will be practicing their “state-of-the-art military equipment and flight tactics,” meaning an attempt to jam US and Israeli electronics and radar.
According to Iranian media, the entire range of Iran's fighter fleet will take part, including US-made F-4, F-5, F-7 and F-14 fighters and domestic Saegheh fighters. Mid-air refueling will be provided by Boeing 707 aerial tankers.
In mid-August, Iran's Air Force chief, Brigadier General Ahmad Miqani, maintained that its antiquated fighter jet fleet had been overhauled and upgraded to fly distances of 3,000 kilometers without refueling. That would be more than double the distance between Iran and Israel.
That is why Tabriz, in Azerbaijan, at the northwestern corner of Iran, was picked as the starting point of the exercise. The official communiqué said the planes would be flying from air fields in Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz and Hamadan and Dezful.
Our military sources say that this means that the entire maneuver will take place over Iran and not venture out its air space. The planes will have to fly to Tabriz from bases in the south near the Pakistan border in order to replicate the more than 1,200 km distance between Iran and Israel.
The Iranian Air force also aims at deploying more than 100 warplanes for the exercise, matching the number Israel used in its maneuver four months ago.
Tehran has timed this large-scale drill for just three weeks before the US presidential election on Nov. 4, in response to speculation rife in the West that Israel may use the window between the US election and the swearing-in of the new president in January for an attack on Iran’s nuclear installations.
The Iranians aim to show they have a first and second strike capability - not just with ballistic missiles but also by aerial attack. |
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