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Iranian vessel 'harasses', sails close to U.S. Navy ship in Gulf: U.S. officials [4th time]
Reuters ^ | September 6, 2016 | Idrees Ali

Posted on 09/06/2016 11:53:11 AM PDT by C19fan

A U.S. Navy coastal patrol ship changed course after a fast-attack craft from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps came within 100 yards (91 meters) of it in the central Gulf on Sunday, two U.S. Defense Department officials told Reuters on Tuesday.

It was at least the fourth such incident in less than a month. U.S. officials are concerned that these actions by Iran could lead to mistakes.

(Excerpt) Read more at yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: iran; navy; ussfirebolt
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Crazy Ali again.
1 posted on 09/06/2016 11:53:11 AM PDT by C19fan
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To: C19fan

Blow a few out of the water and this will stop happening...


2 posted on 09/06/2016 11:55:25 AM PDT by 2banana (My common ground with terrorists - they want to die for islam and we want to kill them)
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If it’s in International Water, blow it away....


3 posted on 09/06/2016 11:56:41 AM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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To: C19fan

We need to recommission Capt. Jack Sparrow


4 posted on 09/06/2016 11:57:08 AM PDT by shalom aleichem
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To: C19fan
Iran didn't do this shit when Bush was president...just sayin'

But the whole world knows zero is a total pussy.
5 posted on 09/06/2016 11:57:37 AM PDT by CMS (I have not heard any politicians say how to take away guns from criminals, just law abiding citizens)
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To: JBW1949

Sink ’em in Iranian waters. They’re looking to sink one of ours, to be sure.


6 posted on 09/06/2016 11:59:18 AM PDT by Olog-hai
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To: C19fan

This is what happens when you negotiate with terrorists and hostage-takers: more terrorism and more hostage-taking.


7 posted on 09/06/2016 12:03:38 PM PDT by jonatron (Land of the Free, Home of the Brave)
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To: CMS
But the whole world knows zero is a total pussy.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

8 posted on 09/06/2016 12:04:48 PM PDT by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
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To: Olog-hai

Hell, just sink ‘em...No matter where they are...If Iran as much as raises a hand, blow their azz away too...

I’m tired of this stuff....


9 posted on 09/06/2016 12:07:36 PM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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To: C19fan

It’ll be a different story when they try this after President Trump is sworn in.


10 posted on 09/06/2016 12:07:55 PM PDT by BuffaloJack (The reason for Gun Control has always been Government's Fear of Rebellion.)
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To: C19fan

It seems to me that Iran actually WANTS a war with the USA which would be a BIG mistake on their part.


11 posted on 09/06/2016 12:09:18 PM PDT by spel_grammer_an_punct_polise
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They want a war before Trump is sworn in. They hope Obama surrenders.


12 posted on 09/06/2016 12:13:16 PM PDT by P-Marlowe (Freep mail me if you want to be on my Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar Ping list.)
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To: JBW1949

As am I. When a country repeatedly declares that it’s at war with us and our leadership does nothing in response (and even worse, negotiates imaginary “nuke deals” with same), where does that lead?


13 posted on 09/06/2016 12:13:55 PM PDT by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

John Kerry to the rescue.


14 posted on 09/06/2016 12:15:19 PM PDT by stocksthatgoup (when the MSM wants your opinion, they will give it to you)
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To: C19fan

They know our armed forces have been emasculated by order of the Commander in Chief. No response will be taken by our navy. They are mocking us, showcasing our impotence to the rest of the world. Just like the Rus buzzing our carriers.


15 posted on 09/06/2016 12:31:55 PM PDT by Calusa (Let our children be dreamers, too! Donald Trump (and Kellyanne Conway))
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John Kerry to the rescue.

Just like in Viet Nam!

16 posted on 09/06/2016 12:33:18 PM PDT by Ace's Dad (Happiness would be command of a battery of ballistic missile interceptors! DTOM)
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To: Olog-hai

I think they want a carrier. There have been a number of reports over the years where the Iranian’s express resentment of our carriers. It would be to their advantage to sink a carrier before the negro community organizer leaves the White House-(if he leaves.) There would be no effective American response to the loss of a carrier by the cabal in the White House.


17 posted on 09/06/2016 12:33:49 PM PDT by AEMILIUS PAULUS
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To: CMS

Zero is on Iran’s side. He’s enjoying the U.S. looking
weak.


18 posted on 09/06/2016 12:33:52 PM PDT by Old Yeller (Hillary is Satan's spiritual advisor.)
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To: C19fan
It was at least the fourth such incident in less than a month. U.S. officials are concerned that these actions by Iran could lead to mistakes.

EVERY instance of non-response is a mistake!

A firm message to Iran that 440 yards (a quarter mile) is the red line and, if there is not a proper response, the vessels) will be sunk.

Then just do it! dammit!

THE CHOICE WILL BE IRAN'S!

p.s. those so-called "U.S. officials" should be reprimanded and jailed or court-martialed.

19 posted on 09/06/2016 12:35:09 PM PDT by publius911 (IMPEACH HIM NOW evil, stupid, insane ignorant or just clueless, doesn't matter!)
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But the whole world knows zero is a total pussy.

If, as suspected, he's gay, that's a redundancy!

20 posted on 09/06/2016 12:36:30 PM PDT by publius911 (IMPEACH HIM NOW evil, stupid, insane ignorant or just clueless, doesn't matter!)
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