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British, French ships join US carrier in Strait of Hormuz
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Posted on 01/22/2012 6:55:50 PM PST by maquiladora

LONDON — British and French ships joined a US carrier group in a six-strong flotilla of warships which passed through the sensitive Strait of Hormuz, Britain's Ministry of Defence said.

The ministry said a Royal Navy frigate, HMS Argyll, was part of a US-led carrier group to sail through the waterway which Iran has threatened to close over Western moves to impose new sanctions over Tehran's nuclear programme.

A spokesman said: "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."

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Israel; News/Current Events; United Kingdom; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: iran; navair
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1 posted on 01/22/2012 6:56:00 PM PST by maquiladora
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I believe the French have warships stationed in the Gulf. Don't know if the Brits do.
2 posted on 01/22/2012 7:02:20 PM PST by hinckley buzzard
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To: maquiladora

France has a ship? Who knew!


3 posted on 01/22/2012 7:03:36 PM PST by smoothsailing
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To: maquiladora

Didn’t the Iranians just threaten us if one of our carriers went back in there? Well, let’s see what they do now.


4 posted on 01/22/2012 7:06:18 PM PST by Lurker (The avalanche has begun. The pebbles no longer have a vote.)
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To: maquiladora
Tee-Hee. Only those who listen to the "mullah-media" don't know the iraniams are full of crap.

I can't wait until the Saudis decide to deal with them. They are not fond of Persians.

5 posted on 01/22/2012 7:08:32 PM PST by pfflier
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To: maquiladora
What's the big deal? We'll be receiving plenty of oil from the Keystone pipeline from Canada that Obama appr...Oh, wait.
6 posted on 01/22/2012 7:09:02 PM PST by Major Matt Mason (The Chicago Way isn't the American Way.)
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To: magslinger; SC Swamp Fox; Fred Hayek; NY Attitude; P3_Acoustic; investigateworld; lowbuck; ...
SONOBUOY PING!

Click on pic for past Navair pings.

Post or FReepmail me if you wish to be enlisted in or discharged from the Navair Pinglist.
The only requirement for inclusion in the Navair Pinglist is an interest in Naval Aviation.
This is a medium to low volume pinglist.

7 posted on 01/22/2012 7:15:12 PM PST by Vroomfondel
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To: maquiladora
Chihuahuas following along the heels of a pit bull.
8 posted on 01/22/2012 7:15:46 PM PST by Cyman
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To: Lurker

They toally backed down yesterday, released a statement saying US naval presense was routine and part of permanent basing there.


9 posted on 01/22/2012 7:17:04 PM PST by maquiladora
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To: Cincinna

Gallic Ping.


10 posted on 01/22/2012 7:25:53 PM PST by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: smoothsailing
One of the only three blue water navies in the world actually.

The ship in question is the same frigate type as used by the Royal Navy.


11 posted on 01/22/2012 7:28:59 PM PST by maquiladora
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we all know that if reagan or bush were prez, they would sank their battleships 2 weeks ago. Unfortunatley we have a pussy for a president who has to ask Iran ,,,,Pretty Pleeeze,,,,Pretty Pleeeze,,,please don’t block the Nile River,,we need our oil,,boo hoo hooo !!!!!


12 posted on 01/22/2012 7:33:35 PM PST by The_Obama_Gerbil
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To: maquiladora

Actually the French/Italian navies use a different multi-function radar on these ships compared to the Royal Navy.


13 posted on 01/22/2012 8:20:30 PM PST by sukhoi-30mki
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To: maquiladora
One of the only three blue water navies in the world actually.

All the better for launching their cheeses of mass destruction!

"The French Navy is theoretically a two-carrier navy, mainly to ensure that at least one ship is operational at all times even if the other is under repair. This scheme requires another aircraft carrier to be built though, as the Charles de Gaulle is the only aircraft carrier currently serving."

French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91)

Mon Dieu!

14 posted on 01/22/2012 8:24:32 PM PST by smoothsailing
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To: Cyman

Nice way to speak of your allies, are you normally so insulting to your friends?


15 posted on 01/22/2012 8:42:51 PM PST by PotatoHeadMick
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"I can't wait until the Saudis decide to deal with them. They are not fond of Persians. "

Didn't they just sign on to have the Chinese help them with a nucler weapons program?

16 posted on 01/22/2012 9:59:04 PM PST by blam
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To: Army Air Corps; afraidfortherepublic; mojo114; seenenuf; LucyT; Miss Didi; Think free or die; ...

H/T Army Air Corps

Yes, France is a major military power with a first rate Navy and Air Force, as well as the French Foreign Legion.
Please remember that the French are our oldest allies, and now, under President Nicolas Sarkozy, have rejoined NATO.

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17 posted on 01/22/2012 11:50:04 PM PST by Cincinna ( *** NOBAMA 2012 ***)
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To: smoothsailing

The US Navy is escorting the Brits and French ships.....giving them safe passage through the straits. /S


18 posted on 01/23/2012 1:57:25 AM PST by Puckster
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To: Cyman

The Royal Navy chihuahuas?.

Kindly go **** yourself.


19 posted on 01/23/2012 4:41:46 AM PST by the scotsman (I)
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To: Puckster

I dont think so.


20 posted on 01/23/2012 4:43:22 AM PST by the scotsman (I)
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