US, Israel launch attack on Iran as Trump announces 'major combat operations'

[Talyn]

OK I HAVE A BITCH.... as a sailor that has transited the straits many times and many times under GQ for max water tightness and damage control in the event of a mine

the SEC OF WAR or who ever is in the room deciding targets and how to prosecute those targets are flucking up, to high heaven
the iran navy controls a small little island thing in the straits and thats where the first mines and other harassment always begins
WTF have we not dropped a MOAB on that little speck and eliminated the major threat and deepened the channel with sand being re-arranged from the MOAB

prayers for the souls and families of our deceased servicemen.

 

[Talyn]

New information surfaces on KC-135 refueling aircraft mishap in Iraq

United States Central Command confirmed Thursday that a Boeing KC‑135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq following an incident involving another tanker aircraft during a military mission. The incident occurred in friendly airspace while the aircraft were supporting Operation

defence-blog.com

 

[Cedric]

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Yup, Abu Musa. Way back when the runway there was extended, and Chinese Styx missiles were emplaced. IN Coronado we planned and exercised Navy and Marine ops against this bugger. Nowadays we wouldn't have to invade, just take the thing out.

 

[powerboatr]

I think the rich Gulf Arab states need to cast-off all their fancy Navy ships to help clear & secure the Strait, & escort the traffic they depend on.

i am amazed saudis, kuwait and qatar are actually taking up arms against iran
i thought hades had frozen over