Iran Warns American Carrier

[JackDallas]

Iran has issued a stern warning against the return to the Straights of Hormuz of an American Aircraft Carrier; claim they will take action if warning is not heeded.

http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_new...-warns-us-carrier-to-stay-out-of-persian-gulf

I hope they are not bluffing.

 

[gabriel]

they didnt define the action

 

[fairsheet]

Iran is absolutely DESPERATE for the U.S. Navy to take some sort of action. But, they will not actually strike a U.S. target first. It's essential to them that they be able to shout that the U.S. was the "aggressor".

Sure as the sun coming up in the morning, SOME aspect of the Obama-hating right - John Bolton maybe? - will start braying that Obama's a Jew-hating, weak kneed ditherer, if he doesn't take the Iranian's bait. Nevertheless, Obama won't take the Iranian's bait.

 

[JackDallas]

Ahmadinejad is insane but I doubt he is stupid enough to attack an American Carrier; but damn, I wish he would.

Iran is absolutely DESPERATE for the U.S. Navy to take some sort of action. But, they will not actually strike a U.S. target first. It's essential to them that they be able to shout that the U.S. was the "aggressor".

Sure as the sun coming up in the morning, SOME aspect of the Obama-hating right - John Bolton maybe? - will start braying that Obama's a Jew-hating, weak kneed ditherer, if he doesn't take the Iranian's bait. Nevertheless, Obama won't take the Iranian's bait.

 

[JackDallas]

My guess is they meant they would haul ass as soon as they saw the carrier.

Iran is absolutely DESPERATE for the U.S. Navy to take some sort of action. But, they will not actually strike a U.S. target first. It's essential to them that they be able to shout that the U.S. was the "aggressor".

Sure as the sun coming up in the morning, SOME aspect of the Obama-hating right - John Bolton maybe? - will start braying that Obama's a Jew-hating, weak kneed ditherer, if he doesn't take the Iranian's bait. Nevertheless, Obama won't take the Iranian's bait.

 

[fairsheet]

My guess is they meant they would haul ass as soon as they saw the carrier.

My guess is that the Iranians were hoping that they could fire off some ordnance in the vicinity of our assets - without actually hitting any, in hopes of provoking a reaction. Then, they would claim that they were only doing what they had every right to do in their own waters, and the dirty ding-dang 'muricans attacked them.

They know damn well that if they were to actually hit a US vessel first, the reaction would be immediate, and overwhelming, AND all the world's sympathies would be with us.

 

[JackDallas]

Yeah, that makes sense.

My guess is that the Iranians were hoping that they could fire off some ordnance in the vicinity of our assets - without actually hitting any, in hopes of provoking a reaction. Then, they would claim that they were only doing what they had every right to do in their own waters, and the dirty ding-dang 'muricans attacked them.

They know damn well that if they were to actually hit a US vessel first, the reaction would be immediate, and overwhelming, AND all the world's sympathies would be with us.

 

[fairsheet]

Yeah, that makes sense.

It's becoming obvious - to me anyway - that the Iranians are a heckuva lot more idiotic than shrewd. As to the Mexican drugsters and the Saudi Ambassador?...I'm guessing that probably WAS the Iranians, hoping they could provoke an issue between the U.S. and Saudis. Our initial reaction might be that they couldn't possibly be that inept and stupid. But...I think maybe they are.

 

[JackDallas]

They have to know that any confrontation with The US is a lose/lose for them. We will NOT invade Iran (I don't think anyone would support that) but we WILL sink their navy for them and destroy their airforce. For them to attack an American Carrier Task Force would be the ultimate suicide bomber.

It's becoming obvious - to me anyway - that the Iranians are a heckuva lot more idiotic than shrewd. As to the Mexican drugsters and the Saudi Ambassador?...I'm guessing that probably WAS the Iranians, hoping they could provoke an issue between the U.S. and Saudis. Our initial reaction might be that they couldn't possibly be that inept and stupid. But...I think maybe they are.

 

[Huskyoverlord]

here's the big question why the hell do we have carriers of the coast of anything but our own shores and maybe milling around in international waters.

 

[PhilFish]

international waters in straights of hormuz...

 

[JackDallas]

Because it is in our national interests to ensure that the flow of oil is not interrupted or impeded from the middle east. Also, we have allies in the area, to whom we are committed for mutual security.

here's the big question why the hell do we have carriers of the coast of anything but our own shores and maybe milling around in international waters.

 

[Cotton2226]

Iran got NOTHING.... they are the guy that talks a lot and does NOTA.

 

[JackDallas]

What's NOTA mean?

Because it is in our national interests to ensure that the flow of oil is not interrupted or impeded from the middle east. Also, we have allies in the area, to whom we are committed for mutual security.

 

[Saladin2]

Nota means relax...They are saber rattling to show off....All part of the game.....No war this week

 

[gabriel]

nice to see americans continue to underestimate their enemies!! lol