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2008-01-09 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

More footage of Iranian speedboat incident in Straits of Hormuz

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Posted by gorb 2008-01-09 00:49|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#1 I still don't understand why they didn't shitcan these guys at a much sooner time.

Posted by bigjim-ky 2008-01-09 09:22|| 2008-01-09 09:22|| Front Page Top

#2 bigjim-ky, "W" said it himself today, "...there will be serious consequences if they 'attack' our ships while...", the key and code word is 'attack', the Rules Of Engagement at the current status requires a 'shooting', 'launching', or collision at or with a US vessel, otherwise "W" could just as easily said 'buzzing', 'intercepting', 'interdicting' or to a lesser extent 'interfering' in the triggering event. My guess, this first event is being offered as a gauntlet for the subsequent 'consequences'! Any heightening of the ROE will require a 'redline demarcation' area, the US may or may not reveal!

Posted by smn 2008-01-09 19:46|| 2008-01-09 19:46|| Front Page Top

#3 NEWSVINE > A DANGEROUS GAME IN THE STRAIT; + WORLDNEWS > KEN ALLARD:GUNBOATS SHOW IRAN'S TRUE/REAL INTENTIONS -TO ENGAGE THE US.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2008-01-09 22:07|| 2008-01-09 22:07|| Front Page Top

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