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Originally posted by minkey53
We all seem to be missing something here!
The Iranian Ships themselves aren't a big problem to anybody, Israel included. They could be taken out with a couple of Israeli F15's.
What's causing the concern is the cargo on the ships, supposedly Long Range and naughty Missiles for the Muppets in Syria, Lebanon and maybe even Gaza (eventually).
Israel are now feeling blocked in and it's a very bad idea to corner and angry dog, especially when all they want is to be left alone in peace!
Originally posted by TheImmaculateD1
Israel, however will not start a conflict nor fire upon an Iranian vessel as Iran is way more formidable foe then the world gives them credit for. Israel is more infamous for picking on people who cannot fight back and will not ever pick a fight with someone they know will match them tank for tank, jet for jet and soldier for soldier.
You are right. It is not the ships....but the cargo. The second question is Jordan is unstable and what a distraction the ships are..........I bet as we watch the ships and the Cargo......there are other deployments from the North occurring ........Russia, etc. Watch as this gets just bad enough for a 7 year peace treaty...........
Originally posted by leaualorin
reply to post by minkey53
I still hope a freakin GIGANTIC COMET OR ASTEROID hits earth...
I'm sick of what's happening on this world...
Originally posted by TheImmaculateD1
Israel in recent years have denied dozens of aide ships into Palestine because it wouldn't be able to be "The boy who cried wolf" anymore. If you think that these vessels are traveling unescorted and unprotected you are sorely mistaken because if Israel sends a trio of F15's to engage and one of the vessels is a medium sized aircraft carrier carrying 50 jets guess what? Those 3 F15's will get wiped out of the sky before they even reach the vessel as Israel ain't even got long range ICBM's that would be considerably more effective all while reducing the risk of a counterstrike by half, plus let us not also forget that Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and Egypt are all sympathetic to Iran meaning a strike on this convoy is not going to happen.
You're a closed minded, hate infested fool. Open your eyes, and stop spouting your violence. 2nd line
Wow, the ignorance runs deep in you. From the sounds of your replies you are either a troll, or just a blind village idiot beating your nationalist drum for all to hear. Quite disgusting, really
Originally posted by Phantom28804
Originally posted by TheImmaculateD1
Israel in recent years have denied dozens of aide ships into Palestine because it wouldn't be able to be "The boy who cried wolf" anymore. If you think that these vessels are traveling unescorted and unprotected you are sorely mistaken because if Israel sends a trio of F15's to engage and one of the vessels is a medium sized aircraft carrier carrying 50 jets guess what? Those 3 F15's will get wiped out of the sky before they even reach the vessel as Israel ain't even got long range ICBM's that would be considerably more effective all while reducing the risk of a counterstrike by half, plus let us not also forget that Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and Egypt are all sympathetic to Iran meaning a strike on this convoy is not going to happen.
Ummm.................... Do you even know what you are talking about? It's a Frigate named Alvand And a Cargo ship named Karg. There are no aircraft carriers??!!! No F-15's??!!
Where in world did you get Egypt and Turkey as being allies of Iran? - Ankara's recent stance to defend the Flotilla vessels sent by Tehran.
Turkey tends to help Iran stay out of trouble but they are at odds with Iran when it comes to tensions between the US and Iran and also tensions between Israel and Iran. In fact Turkey has assisted and lowering the tension levels between Israel and Iran on more then one occasion.
Egypt and Iran do not get along very well at all. In fact if it hadn't been for the recent revolt in Egypt Iran probably would have a heck of a lot harder time getting those ships through the Canal. Egypt has had peace with Israel for over 20yrs. -- Let's get one thing straight, if tensions between Iran and Egypt were as bad as you claim they are then Cairo wouldn've denied Tehran's request for clearance to travel through the Suez.
Israel has a sufficient nuclear weapons stockpile and I would have to question the validity of your statement as I am sure they have ICBM's as well. The US provided them with nukes way back in the day but Israel has worked it out on there own as well. In fact they attempted to sell some to South Africa not long ago.
Originally posted by TheImmaculateD1
Originally posted by DuneKnight
What if Israel attacks those ships? would that mean the start of a war, would Iran retaliate? This is the fear, Iran has been trying to get Israel to start it this could be their way of doing so.
If Israel issues a first strike on any Iranian Naval vessel then that vessel more then has the legal right and authourity to defend itself however it sees fit.
Israel, however will not start a conflict nor fire upon an Iranian vessel as Iran is way more formidable foe then the world gives them credit for. Israel is more infamous for picking on people who cannot fight back and will not ever pick a fight with someone they know will match them tank for tank, jet for jet and soldier for soldier.
Originally posted by g146541
Ok so half of the folks say Iran has nothing and will fall, the other half say that Iran would wipe the floor with Israel.
How many of you folks been there and seen the armaments for sure, truly know their tech, have any real world proof?
Cut it out all of you all of this i know best is silly.
Tyson will beat Holyfield is all this is.
Originally posted by bigyin
Why do you keep saying that Jews and Israel is the same thing ? It's not.
Israel apologists are forever telling us that Israel is a plural society, democratic, fair, western. They tell us Jews live there and also Christians, and Muslims and I don't know maybe unbelievers or people with completely different religeous beliefs.
Thats all fine, but you can't then say Isreal means Jew. It's either one or the other. Make your mind up.
If Israel is plural, then why call it the Jewish State of Israel and make others bow down to that ?
If it's not plural and just for Jews then it's aparthied which is illegal and should be changed.
Countless millions of Jews live peacefully and contentedly in all parts of the world. No problems.
It's the state of Israel thats causing a lot of problems right now, and yes it would solve a lot of these problems if it wasn't there.
Originally posted by FarArcher
reply to post by TheImmaculateD1
Apparently, you just make this stuff up as you go along.
Iran, a much larger nation, with more money, more military, more men at arms, couldn't do diddly squat against Iraq, and resorted to mass suicide attacks by pushing even teens forward into the slaughter.
Iraq handed Iran it's head a few times when Iran would attack. In fact, it was the Iraqi slaughter of Iranian attacks that gave Iraq a badass reputation in the area, as they had the most men with combat experience.
And you saw how well they stood up to US forces. We went through them like crap through a goose. As I've stated in other threads, Persians don't match up well against Westerners.
When folks rank nations, they're counting active duty heads, tanks, artillery pieces, aircraft, navy, etc. Israel doesn't have a large standing army.
They have tons of reserves though.
Iran loves prodding Israel, like poking a stick at a dog. Eventually, that dog is going to take something off you really will miss for the rest of your life.
Israel is constantly prodded by Hizballah, Hamas, Syria, and now Iran.
Iran would be wise to not give Israel the justification it so badly is seeking. They are just waiting for an opening to strike against Iran and settle that little nuclear matter for generations.
Iran's ships can make a small mistake. A navigation error, an accident at sea, or any of a hundred indirect tactics can cause Iran to be the one who starts something.
Just one excuse.
And maybe then Israel can go weapons clear and settle some old scores.
God knows, they can do it.
Israel stations nuclear missile subs off Iran
Uzi Mahnaimi in Tel Aviv T
hree German-built Israeli submarines equipped with nuclear cruise missiles are to be deployed in the Gulf near the Iranian coastline.