To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
The official said the incident did show Iran's determination to defend the Straits of Hormuz - the strategic waterway at the mouth of the Gulf.
It rather sounds like the Iranians believe that they own the Straits. Their neighbours are likely to disagree.
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01/12/2008 1:01:50 PM PST by
Army Air Corps
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To: Army Air Corps
to defend the Straits of Hormuz Not sure what the US Naval ships were threatening.
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