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Pentagon confirms Iranian boats harassed US Navy
Prolly worth another day of discussion. Iranian reax here
The US Department of Defense (Pentagon) confirmed on Monday media reports that Iranian boats attempted to provoke the US Navy based in the Arabian Gulf. "Small Iranian fast boats made some aggressive maneuvers against our vessels and indicated some hostile intent", said Pentagon spokesperson Bryan Whitman to reporters.

Iranian Revolutionary Guard gunboats reportedly harassed yesterday three US Navy Warships in the Strait of Hormuz but no fires have been shot.
Certainly glad no fires were shot, though not nearly as glad as I am that no shots were fired.
Whitman further noted that this is "a serious incident" as the fast Iranian boats approached at distances and speed that showed reckless, dangerous and potentially hostile intent". He added that this tension in the Gulf lasted about 15 to 20 minutes where both sides exchanged radio communications.

"This is a reckless and dangerous behavior on the part of the Iranian vessels, and it should cease immediately", said Whitman adding that the US Navy "did take appropriate actions in terms of maneuvering and communicating, and were prepared to take further action if necessary".

This incident comes on the eve of President George W. Bush's visit to the Middle East.

"We urge the Iranians to refrain from such provocative actions that could lead to a dangerous incident in the future," National Security Council spokesman Gordon Johndroe said in a statement.
Posted by: Seafarious 2008-01-08
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