[Eleutheria5]

Sending a few of their washtubs to the bottom might also shut down the Straight of Hormuz. But the bombing sorties wouldn't be stopped by that.

[BBell]

A diversion tactic. The regime is not doing so well as of late so they are trying to stoke some nationalistic fervor to held prop it up. Also a good why to crack down on any suspected opposition using a national emergency as the reason. I hope we don't take the bait.

Look for false flags coming from the Iranians.

[metmom]

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[SpaceBar]

It’s for domestic consumption with pretty farsi newsreaders and scrolling noodles to show they are defying the great satan to quell the daily street riots.

[PIF]

More here:
Iran To Practice Blockading Strait Of Hormuz As Saudis Say Mandeb Strait Is No Longer Safe
Any serious Iranian attempt to shut down both passages simultaneously could be a nightmare scenario for international commerce, or worse.

[CincyRichieRich]

They are not choosing wisely.

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

I would stand in line and pay to see the movie One A10 Thunderbird vs. The Entire Iranian Navy.

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[skimbell]

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

Breaking...Actual photo's of the launch of their navy with supporting air cover.

Warship Launch

Fighter Umbrella