Ali_Baba
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Yes - but this theatrical act of dashing in and out with 3 of the USN best ships cannot get away from the fact that the straits remain closed to all shipping activities.
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US Perspective on the Iran - Israel / US War
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Yes - but this theatrical act of dashing in and out with 3 of the USN best ships cannot get away from the fact that the straits remain closed to all shipping activities.
F-22Raptor
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F-22Raptor
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The US hit several empty Iranian oil tankers
F-22Raptor
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U.S. Disables 2 More Vessels Violating Blockade in Gulf of Oman
TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. forces disabled M/T Sea Star III and M/T Sevda, May 8, prior to both vessels entering an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing U.S. blockade.U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) enforced blockade measures against two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman.
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) disabled both tankers after firing precision munitions into their smokestacks, preventing the non-compliant ships from entering Iran.U.S. forces also disabled Iranian-flagged M/T Hasna, May 6, as it attempted to sail to an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman.
An F/A-18 Super Hornet from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) disabled the unladen oil tanker's rudder by firing several rounds from a 20mm cannon gun.
All three vessels are no longer transiting to Iran."U.S. forces in the Middle East remain committed to full enforcement of the blockade of vessels entering or leaving Iran," said Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander. "Our highly trained men and women in uniform are doing incredible work."
Multiple commercial vessels have been disabled and more than 50 have been redirected by CENTCOM forces to ensure compliance.
TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. forces disabled M/T Sea Star III and M/T Sevda, May 8, prior to both vessels entering an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing U.S. blockade.U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) enforced blockade measures against two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman.
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) disabled both tankers after firing precision munitions into their smokestacks, preventing the non-compliant ships from entering Iran.U.S. forces also disabled Iranian-flagged M/T Hasna, May 6, as it attempted to sail to an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman.
An F/A-18 Super Hornet from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) disabled the unladen oil tanker's rudder by firing several rounds from a 20mm cannon gun.
All three vessels are no longer transiting to Iran."U.S. forces in the Middle East remain committed to full enforcement of the blockade of vessels entering or leaving Iran," said Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander. "Our highly trained men and women in uniform are doing incredible work."
Multiple commercial vessels have been disabled and more than 50 have been redirected by CENTCOM forces to ensure compliance.
AZ_HighCountry
INT'L MOD
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Given I'm a skeptic of just about everything involving the CIA, there are a number of reports out there, all parroting the same talking points, of CIA report that contradicts the President's claims regarding the current state of Iran's economy and military capability. Key points mentioned:
If there is any truth whatsoever behind this report, the optics are not good for the President. It could also be another CIA psyop trying to make the Administration look bad given the current domestic politics and the US is entering the mid-term election season.
If there is any truth whatsoever behind this report, the optics are not good for the President. It could also be another CIA psyop trying to make the Administration look bad given the current domestic politics and the US is entering the mid-term election season.
AZ_HighCountry
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Going to post this more as an observation. Besides the far lighter than normal air traffic for the region, I don't recall seeing the name of the Gulf posted like this:
Planning to reach out to some contacts over the weekend. Want to get an idea as to how busy my (former) employer is out there. No doubt both the BAH and DXB hubs are still severely impacted.
Planning to reach out to some contacts over the weekend. Want to get an idea as to how busy my (former) employer is out there. No doubt both the BAH and DXB hubs are still severely impacted.
mythbuster
SpeedLimited
Even if you take the CIA assessment at face value it won't change the equilibrium , it may take slightly longer to reach the end game, however, the game has to end In USA's favour.... USA has no other option ....Iran doesn't have the capacity to withstand a more vicious and devastating operation that USA is more than capable of executing.
The SC
INT'L MOD
There are billions in losses to Israel and likewise to America. As for Iran, the losses are estimated at hundreds of billions.
These deals compensate for the war consumption of the Gulf countries, arms deals that some claimed were not needed, and are just a waste of money, and here they are in front of the whole world. They saved the country, protected lives, and preserved the capabilities of the Gulf countries.
What is certain is that the Gulf money used to buy weapons has proven its importance, value and returns.
The SC
INT'L MOD
Currently, more than 70 oil tankers are being prevented by U.S. forces from entering or leaving Iranian ports. These commercial vessels have the capacity to transport more than 166 million barrels of Iranian oil, estimated to be worth more than $13 billion.
Ali_Baba
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How many tankers is Iran stopping from entering or leaving the straits? Which has the bigger dollar value btw ?
Ali_Baba
VIP Member
What is left to hit in Iran, that has already not been hit ?
Perhaps some ports maybe? Good question nonetheless
The SC
INT'L MOD
Nothing can have a bigger dollar value than your land and infrastructure..
AZ_HighCountry
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Try reading the opening post.I don’t get it why do we have this thread ..!!!
Should put in a iran perspective, pissreli perspective, UAE, Saudi and every tom, dck and harry’s thread lol
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