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Title: US, Israel Warships in Suez May Be Prelude to Faceoff with Iran
Post by: NHSparky on June 20, 2010, 11:52:53 AM

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Egypt allowed at least one Israeli and 11 American warships to pass through the Suez Canal as an Iranian flotilla approaches Gaza. Egypt closed the canal to protect the ships with thousands of soldiers, according to the British-based Arabic language newspaper Al Quds al-Arabi.

One day prior to the report on Saturday, Voice of Israel government radio reported that the Egyptian government denied an Israeli request not to allow the Iranian flotilla to use the Suez Canal to reach Gaza, in violation of the Israeli sea embargo on the Hamas-controlled area.

International agreements require Egypt to keep the Suez open even for warships, but the armada, led by the USS Truman with 5,000 sailors and marines, was the largest in years. Egypt closed the canal to fishing and other boats as the armada moved through the strategic passageway that connects the Red and Mediterranean Seas.

Despite Egypt’s reported refusal to block the canal to Iranian boats, the clearance for the American-Israeli fleet may be a warning to Iran it may face military opposition if the Iranian Red Crescent ship continues on course to Gaza.

The warships may exercise the right to inspect the Iranian boat for the illegal transport or weapons. Newsweek reported that Egyptian authorities could stop the ship for weeks, using technicalities such as requiring that any official documents be translated from Farsi into Arabic. 

LINK (http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/138164)


This could get interesting.

Title: Re: US, Israel Warships in Suez May Be Prelude to Faceoff with Iran
Post by: cavegal on June 20, 2010, 12:43:09 PM

Yes it should get real interesting! What Muslim holiday is next? Ours is the 4 of July. Jewish holiday I don't know.

Title: Re: US, Israel Warships in Suez May Be Prelude to Faceoff with Iran
Post by: Chris_ on June 20, 2010, 12:44:21 PM

Ramadan isn't until August.

Title: Re: US, Israel Warships in Suez May Be Prelude to Faceoff with Iran
Post by: BlueStateSaint on June 20, 2010, 12:58:25 PM

It's almost showtime, people, as I said before.  It's interesting that the Egyptians are allowing this--but, then again, if the Iranians are allowed to continue, the Egyptians lose influence in Gaza.  So, maybe it's not surprising that the Egyptians are allowing this. 

Title: Re: US, Israel Warships in Suez May Be Prelude to Faceoff with Iran
Post by: Mr Mannn on June 20, 2010, 03:08:35 PM

Everyone except Obama know that the moment Israel hits Iran, ALL peace initiatives are off.
It will be regional war. Syria, Lebanon, the rats in palestine, and Iran will all coordinate in military action against, Israel.

The Turkish military are too smart to go to war, even if their fruitloop leader declares one.
Same with Egypt and Jordan. They aren't moderate in spite of formal recognition...They KNOW what will happen. Israel will be forced to use nukes. Isaiah 17. Boom. 

Title: Re: US, Israel Warships in Suez May Be Prelude to Faceoff with Iran
Post by: BlueStateSaint on June 21, 2010, 04:08:08 AM

There's your $7 a gallon gas.

Title: Re: US, Israel Warships in Suez May Be Prelude to Faceoff with Iran
Post by: Hawkgirl on June 21, 2010, 05:17:12 PM

Hmmm...interesting.  US and Israel are clearly still allied....good news.

Title: Re: US, Israel Warships in Suez May Be Prelude to Faceoff with Iran
Post by: NHSparky on June 22, 2010, 08:13:47 PM

http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=54194

Truman just crossed into 5th Flt. AOR.