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2016-11-16 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

‘I Go Where I Please:' Unshackle Navy To Reply To Iran

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Posted by Blossom Unains5562 2016-11-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [10 views ] Top

#1 That will change in 65 days. Book it - done.

Posted by Raj 2016-11-16 01:09|| 2016-11-16 01:09|| Front Page Top

#2 According to my admittedly very junior USN sources, sailors of all rank are slow-rolling many recent directives and regs that run counter to the traditional mission of the Navy until the new CIC is sworn in.

Posted by GORT 2016-11-16 06:59|| 2016-11-16 06:59|| Front Page Top

#3 Perhaps it is time to remind Iran of an April 19, 1988 attack when Reagan approved a US Navy strike that sunk six Iran naval ships and destroyed two oil platforms in retaliation for the mining of the Persian Gulf. By now it should be obvious to the Iranians that Trump does not suffer fools gladly.

Posted by Heriberto Greper9897 2016-11-16 07:25|| 2016-11-16 07:25|| Front Page Top

#4 Ref #3. Here, perhaps this map will be of assistance:

Posted by Besoeker 2016-11-16 07:30|| 2016-11-16 07:30|| Front Page Top

#5 Arrive in force with the proper ROEs. No further action necessary.

Posted by Iblis 2016-11-16 13:23|| 2016-11-16 13:23|| Front Page Top

#6 Well, let's not go "overboard" Send a telegram by sinking their entire navy first. Then see how they act.

Posted by newc 2016-11-16 21:22|| 2016-11-16 21:22|| Front Page Top

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