Britain, US and France send warships through Strait of Hormuz - GoFuckYourself.com

AllAboutCams · 01-23-2012, 11:12 AM

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...of-Hormuz.html

This deployment defied explicit Iranian threats to close the waterway. It coincided with an escalation in the West's confrontation with Iran over the country's nuclear ambitions.
European Union foreign ministers are today expected to announce an embargo on Iranian oil exports, amounting to the most significant package of sanctions yet agreed. They are also likely to impose a partial freeze on assets held by the Iranian Central Bank in the EU.
Tehran has threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation. Tankers carrying 17 million barrels of oil pass through this waterway every day, accounting for 35 per cent of the world's seaborne crude shipments. At its narrowest point, located between Iran and Oman, the Strait is only 21 miles wide.
Last month, Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, commander of the Iranian navy, claimed that closing the Strait would be "easy," adding: "As Iranians say, it will be easier than drinking a glass of water."
But USS Abraham Lincoln, a nuclear-powered carrier capable of embarking 90 aircraft, passed through this channel and entered the Gulf without incident yesterday. HMS Argyll, a Type 23 frigate from the Royal Navy, was one of the escort vessels making up the carrier battle-group. A guided missile cruiser and two destroyers from the US Navy completed the flotilla, along with one warship from the French navy.
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All three countries retain a permanent military presence in the Gulf, but a joint passage through the Strait of Hormuz by all of their respective navies is highly unusual. The flotilla will have passed within a few miles of the Iranian coastline.
A western official denied this was a provocative move intended to increase the pressure on Iran. The goal was simply to "illustrate international resolve" to guarantee free movement of shipping through a vital artery of the world economy, he said.
A Ministry of Defence spokesman confirmed that "HMS Argyll and a French vessel joined a US carrier group transiting through the Strait of Hormuz to underline the unwavering international commitment to maintaining rights of passage under international law."
The spokesman added that Britain maintains a "constant presence in the region as part of our enduring contribution to Gulf security". Royal Navy warships have been patrolling the region continuously since 1980.
Abraham Lincoln's entry into the Gulf came in defiance of an explicit warning from Iran. Earlier this month, General Ataollah Salehi, commander of the country's armed forces, threatened to respond with "full force" if any US carrier ventured into the region's waters. "We don't have the intention of repeating our warning, and we warn only once," he said.
The Islamic Republic then held a naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz. More Iranian military manoeuvres, code-named Exercise Noble Prophet, are expected in the waterway later this week.
Another carrier, USS Carl Vinson, has been in the Gulf and the surrounding region for several months. Abraham Lincoln's arrival means a return to the two-carrier deployment that America has retained in the area for many years.
Each of these Nimitz class vessels carries a complement of fighter aircraft with more striking power than the entire Iranian air force. Their presence widens the options open to Western governments should Tehran attempt to retaliate for tighter sanctions by harassing international shipping lanes.
Iran could do so by laying launching attacks using warships or land-based anti-shipping missiles. Each of these threats could be countered using carrier-based aircraft.
However, officials believe that the balance of forces against Iran makes any such move against the Strait of Hormuz highly unlikely. Iran has an interest in talking up the possibility because this can raise oil prices and increase its own revenue at a time when its economy is in severe difficulties.
One official added that no government should dismiss these threats, pointing to Iran's actual disruption of shipping in the Gulf in the late 1980s. Another option that would fall short of launching classic military strikes would be for Iran to lay mines in shipping lanes.
All US warships deployed in the Gulf, the Red Sea and the western half of the Indian Ocean are controlled by US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. The Royal Navy also has a small permanent staff based in the Gulf kingdom.

femdomdestiny · 01-23-2012, 11:15 AM

hopefully, Iran will nuke them.

12clicks · 01-23-2012, 11:18 AM

yeah, like the United States was going to tremble over those rag heads' threats.
pretty sure we could defeat them with the one carrier group we have closest to them.

sperbonzo · 01-23-2012, 11:19 AM

Don't worry. Obama won't start a war. Don't you remember? They gave him a Noble Prize 2 weeks after he won the election! Nothing will happen.

.

J. Falcon · 01-23-2012, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12clicks

yeah, like the United States was going to tremble over those rag heads' threats.
pretty sure we could defeat them with the one carrier group we have closest to them.

And I'm pretty sure you're clueless. But thanks for posting.

scottybuzz · 01-23-2012, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12clicks

yeah, like the United States was going to tremble over those rag heads' threats.
pretty sure we could defeat them with the one carrier group we have closest to them.

idiot, the usa couldn't beat the Vietnamese people armed with spears.

pornguy · 01-23-2012, 11:37 AM

This on the heels of the UE stopping the purchase of oil from Iran.. seems they are pushing them to do something stupid.

Iran is much stronger with Military than a lot of people believe, but when it comes to oil the US will pull out all the stops.

As for the comment about Vietnam.. Not a war the US started and the country had no oil so it was not pushed.

When Oil is at steak, they pull out all the stops.

Iran will be "Democratic " soon. Just like Iraq

femdomdestiny · 01-23-2012, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottybuzz

idiot, the usa couldn't beat the Vietnamese people armed with spears.

USA actually don't beat anyone, but they are doing something much worse: bring desperation,madness,killing, powerty,crime,revenge, suicidal bombing.... Enough to ruin life of most normal people. that's the problem.And Oil will go up together with products based on oil

vsex · 01-23-2012, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperbonzo

Don't worry. Obama won't start a war. Don't you remember? They gave him a Noble Prize 2 weeks after he won the election! Nothing will happen.

.

Just think, even if he does nothing on this, he's already done more than you have.

01-23-2012, 11:12 AM	#1
AllAboutCams Femcams.com Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: bjcam.com Posts: 12,220	Britain, US and France send warships through Strait of Hormuz http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...of-Hormuz.html This deployment defied explicit Iranian threats to close the waterway. It coincided with an escalation in the West's confrontation with Iran over the country's nuclear ambitions. European Union foreign ministers are today expected to announce an embargo on Iranian oil exports, amounting to the most significant package of sanctions yet agreed. They are also likely to impose a partial freeze on assets held by the Iranian Central Bank in the EU. Tehran has threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation. Tankers carrying 17 million barrels of oil pass through this waterway every day, accounting for 35 per cent of the world's seaborne crude shipments. At its narrowest point, located between Iran and Oman, the Strait is only 21 miles wide. Last month, Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, commander of the Iranian navy, claimed that closing the Strait would be "easy," adding: "As Iranians say, it will be easier than drinking a glass of water." But USS Abraham Lincoln, a nuclear-powered carrier capable of embarking 90 aircraft, passed through this channel and entered the Gulf without incident yesterday. HMS Argyll, a Type 23 frigate from the Royal Navy, was one of the escort vessels making up the carrier battle-group. A guided missile cruiser and two destroyers from the US Navy completed the flotilla, along with one warship from the French navy. RELATED ARTICLES HMS Westminster sails to Middle East to add security 23 Jan 2012 New economic sanctions prepared for Iran 21 Jan 2012 Iran's options if they find themselves on end of a military strike 20 Jan 2012 EU prepares unprecedented attack on Iranian economy 20 Jan 2012 Britain bans Iran's Press TV from airwaves 20 Jan 2012 Great Salt Desert bunker could be trigger for an attack on Iran 20 Jan 2012 All three countries retain a permanent military presence in the Gulf, but a joint passage through the Strait of Hormuz by all of their respective navies is highly unusual. The flotilla will have passed within a few miles of the Iranian coastline. A western official denied this was a provocative move intended to increase the pressure on Iran. The goal was simply to "illustrate international resolve" to guarantee free movement of shipping through a vital artery of the world economy, he said. A Ministry of Defence spokesman confirmed that "HMS Argyll and a French vessel joined a US carrier group transiting through the Strait of Hormuz to underline the unwavering international commitment to maintaining rights of passage under international law." The spokesman added that Britain maintains a "constant presence in the region as part of our enduring contribution to Gulf security". Royal Navy warships have been patrolling the region continuously since 1980. Abraham Lincoln's entry into the Gulf came in defiance of an explicit warning from Iran. Earlier this month, General Ataollah Salehi, commander of the country's armed forces, threatened to respond with "full force" if any US carrier ventured into the region's waters. "We don't have the intention of repeating our warning, and we warn only once," he said. The Islamic Republic then held a naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz. More Iranian military manoeuvres, code-named Exercise Noble Prophet, are expected in the waterway later this week. Another carrier, USS Carl Vinson, has been in the Gulf and the surrounding region for several months. Abraham Lincoln's arrival means a return to the two-carrier deployment that America has retained in the area for many years. Each of these Nimitz class vessels carries a complement of fighter aircraft with more striking power than the entire Iranian air force. Their presence widens the options open to Western governments should Tehran attempt to retaliate for tighter sanctions by harassing international shipping lanes. Iran could do so by laying launching attacks using warships or land-based anti-shipping missiles. Each of these threats could be countered using carrier-based aircraft. However, officials believe that the balance of forces against Iran makes any such move against the Strait of Hormuz highly unlikely. Iran has an interest in talking up the possibility because this can raise oil prices and increase its own revenue at a time when its economy is in severe difficulties. One official added that no government should dismiss these threats, pointing to Iran's actual disruption of shipping in the Gulf in the late 1980s. Another option that would fall short of launching classic military strikes would be for Iran to lay mines in shipping lanes. All US warships deployed in the Gulf, the Red Sea and the western half of the Indian Ocean are controlled by US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. The Royal Navy also has a small permanent staff based in the Gulf kingdom. __________________ Binance - Blockchain and Crypto Asset Exchange Chaturbate make money in cams

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pornguy Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Homeless Posts: 62,912	This on the heels of the UE stopping the purchase of oil from Iran.. seems they are pushing them to do something stupid. Iran is much stronger with Military than a lot of people believe, but when it comes to oil the US will pull out all the stops. As for the comment about Vietnam.. Not a war the US started and the country had no oil so it was not pushed. When Oil is at steak, they pull out all the stops. Iran will be "Democratic " soon. Just like Iraq __________________ PornGuy skype me pornguy_epic AmateurDough The Hottes Shemales online! TChicks.com \| Angeles Cid \| Mariana Cordoba \| MAILERS WELCOME!