WTF? Massive military build-up for Iran.

[Kiopa_Matt]

Armada of British naval power massing in the Gulf as Israel prepares an Iran strike - Telegraph

Battleships, aircraft carriers, minesweepers and submarines from 25 nations are converging on the strategically important Strait of Hormuz in an unprecedented show of force as Israel and Iran move towards the brink of war.

The multi-national naval force in the Gulf includes three US Nimitz class carrier groups, each of which has more aircraft than the entire complement of the Iranian air force.

The carriers are supported by at least 12 battleships, including ballistic missile cruisers, frigates, destroyers and assault ships carrying thousand of US Marines and special forces.

The British component consists of four British minesweepers and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Cardigan Bay, a logistics vessel. HMS Diamond, a brand-new £1billion Type 45 destroyer, one of the most powerful ships in the British fleet, will also be operating in the region.

Well, this doesn't look very pleasing.

 

[.Hack]

"HMS Diamond, a brand-new £1billion Type 45 destroyer" Game over

 

[ayzo]

inb4 the webinar on dodging a military draft

 

[Kiopa_Matt]

Think of it in a good way, I guess. We'll be able to see the latest & greatest military technology the US has to offer.

Remember the Iraq war in 1991 when the stealth bomber was first introduced to the world? I'm guessing we'll see something new on that scale come out.

 

[jhoffy22]

Western leaders are convinced that Iran will retaliate to any attack by attempting to mine or blockade the shipping lane through which passes around 18 million barrels of oil every day, approximately 35 per cent of the world’s petroleum traded by sea.
A blockade would have a catastrophic effect on the fragile economies of Britain, Europe the United States and Japan, all of which rely heavily on oil and gas supplies from the Gulf.

Yup, you can expect us to be involved.

 

[charlesmartel]

So Israel can have nukes but Iran can't? Seems like some country doesn't have a universal ethic.

 

[jryan21]

Doesn't most of our oil (imported) in the US come from the North Sea?

 

[Kiopa_Matt]

Doesn't most of our oil (imported) in the US come from the North Sea?

Doesn't matter where it comes from if the world's supply drops by 30%+.

Invest in Exxon!

 

[JarredLv]

Oh look..more reasons to hate government.

 

[mattseh]

Doesn't most of our oil (imported) in the US come from the North Sea?

Canada and Mexico. The North Sea is on its way out, and it's the sea to the east of Britain, so wouldn't make much sense to ship that oil to America.

 

[mattseh]

will today begin an annual 12-day exercise.

Interesting that you didn't quote that

 

[Kleptoma]

It will be a chance for each country to show case their new toys... :glowingeyes_sml:

 

[galacon]

So Israel can have nukes but Iran can't? Seems like some country doesn't have a universal ethic.

You ignorant fuckhead...

I have several handguns, but I'm not prepared to allow the five year old next door to me to have a single one, either.

Put that universal ethic" in your ass and spin on it, idiot.

 

[mattseh]

You ignorant fuckhead...

I have several handguns, but I'm not prepared to allow the five year old next door to me to have a single one, either.

Put that universal ethic" in your ass and spin on it, idiot.

Everything is black and white to a lot of people on this board, no special cases

 

[galacon]

Yeah, I know...waste of time usually, but sometimes you run across one that just has to be called fucktard, ya know?

 

[mattseh]

oops double post

 

[Unarmed Gunman]

The last time Iran attacked another country was in the 1700's, just after George Washington left office.

THE 1700's

But that's all about to change because they're building up their military and getting ready to attack lolomgzzz:

But the US govt and their media would never lie to us about a build-up to war! Maybe a long time ago, like back in 2002 - but not anymore.

 

[mattseh]

Should supporting groups like Hezbollah and sending Republican Guard personnel into Syriaas well as supporting the Iraqi insurgency qualify as attacking another country? I think so.

 

[Unarmed Gunman]

Should supporting groups like Hezbollah and sending Republican Guard personnel into Syriaas well as supporting the Iraqi insurgency qualify as attacking another country? I think so.

By that definition, the US has attacked roughly 200 countries in the last 50 years - including Iran on more than one occasion.

 

[mattseh]

By that definition, the US has attacked roughly 200 countries in the last 50 years - including Iran on more than one occasion.

Sure, it shouldn't be taken as a role model. My country may be a little guilty as well.