Iran/US conflict - Page 11

Rockstar · 01-03-20, 01:49 PM

Since the attack was carried out in Iraq and not Iran I expect a regional response by Iran via one or more of their proxies. With the recent history of a major U.S. military attack against a country after 9-11. I somewhat doubt they would carry out a retaliation on U.S. soil. In fact I think the thought of being linked to an attack on U.S. soil scares the hell out of them.

Aktungbby · 01-03-20, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mapuc

So Teheran wows retaliation.

What options do they have-if they want to sent USA a message they don't forget ?

Markus

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Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

I find this interesting. Iranian backed fighters try to storm the American embassy, US hits back with strike that takes out important Iranian military leader.

What will happen next? Nothing? What can Iran do that they are not already doing? Will this trigger the green light for Iranian sleeper agents already in the US?

We need to get Russia on our side on this.

https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2642915&postcount=3066

Of particular interest is the lack of a crater or 'collateral damage' to surrounding area of the vehicles struck by raptor drones-note today's photo W.S.J.: lack of scorching on wall art etc.

... a merciful hit by any standard??!!

probaby by use of the flying ginzu missile

designed to prevent such. The Hellfire R9X, also known as the “Flying Ginsu” after the knives advertised in campy infomercials, kills its enemies by flying directly at them, popping out several steel blades at the last moment to slice its targets into bits. however if the vehicle fuel tank becomes involved from impact all bets are off. As for retaliation: the twin World Towers, the Pentagon and possibly 1996 PanAm 800

as retaliation for the USS Vincennes missile downing of Iran Air 655 in 1988 all point up that vengeance will be paid, whether Christian or Islamic in origin. America will will respond. Any small nation has to ponder 'awkening the sleeping giant' that is the U.S. Considering attacks on oil refineries in Saudi Arabia(technically our ally), mysterious attacks on tankers in the Persian Gulf, and the shoot down of an American drone in the Hormuz Strait, the game is very much afoot and nobody's backin' down....as we've just demonstrated!

ikalugin · 01-03-20, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

I find this interesting. Iranian backed fighters try to storm the American embassy, US hits back with strike that takes out important Iranian military leader.

What will happen next? Nothing? What can Iran do that they are not already doing? Will this trigger the green light for Iranian sleeper agents already in the US?

We need to get Russia on our side on this.

I think we are stocking up on popcorn right now.

As to Trump's motivations I think they were more about not being in the same situation as Hillary was over Bengazi.

Mr Quatro · 01-03-20, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ikalugin

I think we are stocking up on popcorn right now.

As to Trump's motivations I think they were more about not being in the same situation as Hillary was over Bengazi.

We learn from our mistakes, Peal Harbor, Vietnam, Bengazi

mapuc · 01-03-20, 04:02 PM

Even though I'm not an expert on military strategy I'm 110 % sure we will not be witness to an all out Iranian attack on American warships and/or their bases in the region.

I'm pretty sure, as Rockstar also mentioned in his latest comment- this retaliation will be done by some Iran supported militia who will attack American interest somewhere in the region.

Markus

Rockstar · 01-03-20, 04:13 PM

looking on the bright side oil spiked.

Skybird · 01-03-20, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mapuc

Even though I'm not an expert on military strategy I'm 110 % sure we will not be witness to an all out Iranian attack on American warships and/or their bases in the region.

I'm pretty sure, as Rockstar also mentioned in his latest comment- this retaliation will be done by some Iran supported militia who will attack American interest somewhere in the region.

Markus

They will go after soft targets, and civilian ones as well, maybe. They will go after those targets that are in reach of their capabilities. An open exchange on the conventional battlefield was never an option seriously considered.

Skybird · 01-03-20, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

We need to get Russia on our side on this.

Becoming a man with dreams, eh?

ikalugin · 01-03-20, 04:40 PM

Just like Israel we are going to just sit on the sidelines on this and enjoy the show.

Skybird · 01-03-20, 05:03 PM

Different to Russia Israel cannot afford to just sit on the sideline. It already is on high alert.

Iran has no air force worth the name that could reach Israel. But it has missiles. Plenty of them. And militias and terror groups. With drones.And best contact into the terrorism scene.

Jimbuna · 01-04-20, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

looking on the bright side oil spiked.

I doubt the Iranians will attack the US directly but they may attempt to take out Saudi oil production then Trump would probably take out the Iranian oil producing infrastructure.

I'll say one thing about the POTUS....any attack against the US or her allies will almost definitely be met with overwhelming proportionality.

Jimbuna · 01-04-20, 08:15 AM

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A huge crowd in Iraq's capital Baghdad is taking part in a funeral procession for the Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani, who was killed in a US air strike on Thursday.

His body is to be returned to Iran for a funeral and burial in his home town.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-50991810

I wouldn't have thought there'd be much if anything left of him to bury.

Mr Quatro · 01-04-20, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I wouldn't have thought there'd be much if anything left of him to bury.

Sure didn't look like it ... all alone too on the edge of the air field.

I wonder if the drone operator will get a bonus

Aktungbby · 01-04-20, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Quatro

Sure didn't look like it ... all alone too on the edge of the air field.

I wonder if the drone operator will get a bonus

Generally speaking, I'd say yes.:

The follow-on attack killed 5 more Iran backed militiamen in a convoy 24 hours later.

mapuc · 01-04-20, 12:43 PM

In the news at 0100 some maleperson from the Danish military acedemy(similar to West Point) said in an interview.

Iran has a lot of long range missile who can reach far they can reach all the areas where American have bases or where their interest is.

When I heard this I began to think what Skybird wrote in a response to my former comment.
And I think Skybird is right-Iran will not engage USA directly.

Then earlier today around noon I saw some Swedish news where some high ranked officer in the Iranian RG said something about the Hormuz, tankers lifeline to the west and American warship.

Are The Iranian RG going to engage USA directly ?
(I do remember some of you saying this RG are seperate from the leaders in Teheran)

Personally I hope, now Iran has to ball, will kick it away.

Markus

01-03-20, 01:49 PM	#151
Rockstar Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 11,831 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Since the attack was carried out in Iraq and not Iran I expect a regional response by Iran via one or more of their proxies. With the recent history of a major U.S. military attack against a country after 9-11. I somewhat doubt they would carry out a retaliation on U.S. soil. In fact I think the thought of being linked to an attack on U.S. soil scares the hell out of them. __________________ Guardian of the honey and nuts Let's assume I'm right, it'll save time.

01-03-20, 04:13 PM	#156
Rockstar Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 11,831 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	looking on the bright side oil spiked. __________________ Guardian of the honey and nuts Let's assume I'm right, it'll save time.

01-03-20, 04:40 PM	#159
ikalugin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 3,212 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Just like Israel we are going to just sit on the sidelines on this and enjoy the show. __________________ Grumpy as always.

01-03-20, 05:03 PM	#160
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,492 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Different to Russia Israel cannot afford to just sit on the sideline. It already is on high alert. Iran has no air force worth the name that could reach Israel. But it has missiles. Plenty of them. And militias and terror groups. With drones.And best contact into the terrorism scene. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

01-04-20, 12:43 PM	#165
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,877 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	In the news at 0100 some maleperson from the Danish military acedemy(similar to West Point) said in an interview. Iran has a lot of long range missile who can reach far they can reach all the areas where American have bases or where their interest is. When I heard this I began to think what Skybird wrote in a response to my former comment. And I think Skybird is right-Iran will not engage USA directly. Then earlier today around noon I saw some Swedish news where some high ranked officer in the Iranian RG said something about the Hormuz, tankers lifeline to the west and American warship. Are The Iranian RG going to engage USA directly ? (I do remember some of you saying this RG are seperate from the leaders in Teheran) Personally I hope, now Iran has to ball, will kick it away. Markus Last edited by mapuc; 01-04-20 at 01:19 PM.

01-03-20, 04:02 PM	#155
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,877 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Even though I'm not an expert on military strategy I'm 110 % sure we will not be witness to an all out Iranian attack on American warships and/or their bases in the region. I'm pretty sure, as Rockstar also mentioned in his latest comment- this retaliation will be done by some Iran supported militia who will attack American interest somewhere in the region. Markus