IsntLifeFunny Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9284293/explosions-oil-tankers-gulf-of-oman-iran/ It is the assessment of the United States government that the Islamic Republic of Iran is responsible for the attacks that occurred in the Gulf of Oman today," Pompeo told reporters. "This assessment is based on intelligence, the weapons used, the level of expertise needed to execute the operation, recent similar Iranian attacks on shipping, and the fact that no proxy group operating in the area has the resources and proficiency to act with such a high degree of sophistication. “Taken as a whole, these unprovoked attacks present a clear threat to international peace and security,” he said. I have a tough time believing the government of Iran would do something like this, but of course Pompeo is immediately saying it was Iran. This isn’t good at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsntLifeFunny Posted June 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 If Iran actually was stupid enough to use their military to torpedo US oil tankers then I’m not sure what the response should be. This is a major escalation. Going to war in Iran would be insanity in my opinion. Still, if they did this then there will be justifiable escalation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkiller Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 Feels like a setup from other Arab states who want us to invade Iran and overthrow their biggest rival. I mean, maybe it was Iran, but where is the proof? What is their incentive knowing the US just sent 2 carrier groups to the region? Why would they be doing this now? reo, and tgo 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsntLifeFunny Posted June 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, Starkiller said: Feels like a setup from other Arab states who want us to invade Iran and overthrow their biggest rival. I mean, maybe it was Iran, but where is the proof? What is their incentive knowing the US just sent 2 carrier groups to the region? Why would they be doing this now? Yep. But our guy Pompeo knows immediately, because of the same intelligence his Administration denigrates at every turn, that it was definitely Iran. Doesn’t make any sense whatsoever. It could have been them, but if they make a military move they better show hard evidence. 'Nator 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reo Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 Bolton and Pompeo are just looking for a reason for war with Iran. Starkiller, and tgo 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzTitan Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 What are the recent similar attacks being referenced? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 49 minutes ago, Starkiller said: Feels like a setup from other Arab states who want us to invade Iran and overthrow their biggest rival. I mean, maybe it was Iran, but where is the proof? What is their incentive knowing the US just sent 2 carrier groups to the region? Why would they be doing this now? It makes zero sense that Iran would do this. Zero. It would be markedly against their own interests. This whole thing seems very much like bullshit. reo, OILERMAN, and Starkiller 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tgo Posted June 14, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 LOL. OF COURSE THEY DO! I bet Israel agrees too! klaatu'sAngel'sUncle, Titans279, 'Nator, and 2 others 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 Military getting out in front of the admin on this thankfully. Justafan, IsntLifeFunny, and reo 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 Aaaand fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OILERMAN Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 The one reason Iran could get away with something like this is because Trump can't go to war MadMax, 'Nator, reo, and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkiller Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, tgo said: And yet........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 1 minute ago, OILERMAN said: The one reason Iran could get away with something like this is because Trump can't go to war Yeah. Would be a death knell to any election chances. Then again, maybe he would see it as a needed distraction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OILERMAN Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 1 minute ago, tgo said: Yeah. Would be a death knell to any election chances. Then again, maybe he would see it as a needed distraction. He's in a tough spot for sure. He might need to call out for help from another country! MadMax, and tgo 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctm Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 9 minutes ago, OILERMAN said: The one reason Iran could get away with something like this is because Trump can't go to war Depends on when it starts. People tend to rally around the flag and president when war initially starts. It when things go bad, as they usually do, that the presidents popularity suffers. If war starts in the fall of 2020, it could help him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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