Earlier today I reported four ships, including two Saudi oil tankers, that were ‘attacked’ off the UAE coast. The U.S. military has reportedly found that “Iranian or Iranian-backed proxies” were behind the attack. It’s what cowards do, terror by proxy.
U.S. Military Assessment Says Iran Behind Ship Bombings In Persian Gulf, Report Says
The U.S. military has reportedly found that “Iranian or Iranian-backed proxies” were behind the attacks on four ships in the Persian Gulf over the weekend which could lead to a major escalation in conflict in the region. President Trump: If Iran does anything, they will suffer
The Associated Press reported that a U.S. official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, “said each ship has a 5- to 10-foot hole in it, near or just below the water line, and the team’s early belief is that the holes were caused by explosive charges.”
“The team of U.S. military experts was sent to investigate the damages at the request of the UAE, but American officials have not provided any details about what exactly happened or any proof as yet about the possible Iranian involvement in the explosions,” the AP added. “Gulf officials have characterized the damage to the tankers as sabotage. Two Saudi oil tankers, a Norwegian-flagged vessel, and a bunkering tanker flagged in Sharjah, one of the UAE’s seven emirates, all suffered similar damage Sunday.”
The New York Times reported late on Monday that the Trump administration is reviewing updated military plans for dealing with Iran should Iran attack U.S. forces or ramp up its nuclear weapons program.
“At a meeting of President Trump’s top national security aides last Thursday, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan presented an updated military plan that envisions sending as many as 120,000 troops to the Middle East should Iran attack American forces or accelerate work on nuclear weapons,” the Times reported. “The revisions were ordered by hard-liners led by John R. Bolton, Mr. Trump’s national security adviser. It does not call for a land invasion of Iran, which would require vastly more troops.”
President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday about the continuing escalation of tensions and conflict in the Middle East, saying that if Iran does “anything” they will “suffer greatly.”
“Are we going to war with Iran?” a reporter asked the president in the White House. “Are you seeking regime change?”
“We’ll see what happens with Iran,” Trump responded. “If they do anything it will be a very bad mistake, if they do anything. I’m hearing little stories about Iran. If they do anything, they will suffer greatly. We’ll see what happens with Iran.”
Trump was later asked if he was concerned about the ships that were bombed over the weekend in the Persian Gulf.
“We’ll see what happens,” Trump responded. “It’s going to be a bad problem for Iran if something happens, I can tell you that. They’re not going to be happy. They are not going to be happy people.”
“What do you mean by that?” the reporter asked.
“You can figure it out yourself,” Trump fired back. “They know what I mean by it.”
Last week, the Trump administration deployed “the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and a bomber task force to the U.S. Central Command region to send a clear and unmistakable message to the Iranian regime that any attack on United States interests or on those of our allies will be met with unrelenting force,” national security adviser John Bolton said in a statement.
UAE Navy boats next to Al Marzoqah Saudi Arabia tanker are seen off the Port of Fujairah on Monday afternoon
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Citizen 1949
4 years ago
These bombings were meant more as a harassment than something meant to sink a ship. Something seems fishy here. Are we sure it was Iran that did this, or was it a convenient way to blame Iran for something in order to take further action? Are the Iranians taking credit for it? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not defending the evil Iranian regime, I’m just saying something seems odd about the whole thing.
It truly shouldn’t matter if ireene is responsible for this or not. Since ireene invaded the U.S. Embassy and took American hostages, when Jimmy “The Worthless One Carter” was president, we have been in a state of war with ireene. There never has been an armistice … So, by all rights, the United States of America should wage full, outright, scorched earth war against ireene. We need no excuse …. We have been at war with ireene since November 4, 1979
……………Shall we tell Mr. Bolton and Prez. Trump that,
The silly weak False Flag was not needed. Did the ships sink? No! Was anyone Hurt? No. As self inflicted false flags go, this was pretty tame lame.
…………..However, Iran’s many proxy forces HAVE attacked Israel, US forces and Saudi Arabia with Iranian made and supplied truck bombs, IED’s, rockets and missiles for over 30 years.
Israel and Saudi Arabia are US allies, so there is the reason for all 3 nations to take Iran out.
…………..BTW, A top Iranian general, Qassem Soleimani …just …screwed …up, by publicly acknowledging he directs the many proxy forces Iran funds and arms.
Iran and this Iranian general are now legitimate targets.
…………..Sooo, 120,000 Troops not required. No invasion is required. No more weak False Flag attacks required. Just demand 100% unfettered inspection of all suspected Iranian nuke facilities …..OR Iran’s loses its oil terminals, anti-ship missile launchers, arms depots, ports and air bases.
………….Therefore, Iran and its proxies have had 30 plus years of target practice. Now it’s our turn.
I do agree it does seem a bit weird, I mean, why make more enemies when the U.S. is already talking about action? But who knows how the Iranian leaders reason and think?
Being modern oil tankers they are all double hulled so the explosions that would have sunk other ships had little effect other than to take the ships out of service while repairs to the outer hull can be made. Seems the Iranians are none too bright.
Being modern oil tankers they are all double hulled so the explosions that would have sunk other ships had little effect other than to take the ships out of service while repairs to the outer hull can be made. Seems the Iranians are none too bright.
As of January 2012, Iran exports 22% of its oil to (Communist) China, 14% to Japan, 13% to India, 10% to South Korea, 7% to Italy, 7% to Turkey, 6% to Spain and the remainder to France, Greece (& other European countries), Taiwan, Sri Lanka, South Africa.
(Communist) China will flag its ships to make the blockade very exciting to enforce.
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4 years ago
This caliphate can’t wait for their ‘Owned’ politicians to win Western elections !!
……. All the ayatollahs are on pins and needles !!
True TT
4 years ago
Iran will continue its aggression and expansion until it can coerce the United States into a military engagement.
The Persian people are at the mercy of the fanatic Ayatollahs who wish to see the world revert to the 7th century.
A joint American and Israeli military operation will be the only option to quell these deranged moon cultists.
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