Iran planning to send ships to the Atlantic Coast
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StevoJH
The Bunker Group
Iranian Navy Plans To Send Ships Near U.S. Waters | Fox News
Not much of a statement really, a single Submarine or Surface Vessel capable of carrying a Lynx, Apache etc would be sufficient.
Food For Thought: Would Iran be embarrassed if their Frigate got destroyed by an Apache or Lynx based aboard an RFA or USN Supply ship? Or would they claim it was a battleship?
Not much of a statement really, a single Submarine or Surface Vessel capable of carrying a Lynx, Apache etc would be sufficient.
Food For Thought: Would Iran be embarrassed if their Frigate got destroyed by an Apache or Lynx based aboard an RFA or USN Supply ship? Or would they claim it was a battleship?
madandlucky
New Member
that is a threat for US and i think US doesn't let Iran do that...
US can count it as a war cause...
US can count it as a war cause...
Eh we could but we wont. Considering that Irans newest homebuilt destroyers are about as powerful as most navies patrol vessels.....
This is more news made for domestic and like minded nations consumption.
People thought the Russians sending ships to the gulf of mexico to visit Ven. a couple years ago was something we were going to wig out on but we didnt.
Really over all its a waste of resources for the iransians for a political stunt.
This is more news made for domestic and like minded nations consumption.
People thought the Russians sending ships to the gulf of mexico to visit Ven. a couple years ago was something we were going to wig out on but we didnt.
Really over all its a waste of resources for the iransians for a political stunt.
No it isn't and no they can't as long as the Iranians stay in international waters and don't cause any trouble.
Well if we use the Bush doctrine...
Seriously though, I'd be surprised if they actually go through with it. It seems like one of those "Oh hoho! I have a ship!" moments. I suppose they could visit Venezuela, like the article suggests, but that's hardly newsworthy. It wasn't a big deal when Russia sailed a nuclear powered (and armed) battleship, and flew strategic bombers, to Venezuela. An Iranian patrol boat would matter even less.
Well if we use the Bush doctrine...
Seriously though, I'd be surprised if they actually go through with it. It seems like one of those "Oh hoho! I have a ship!" moments. I suppose they could visit Venezuela, like the article suggests, but that's hardly newsworthy. It wasn't a big deal when Russia sailed a nuclear powered (and armed) battleship, and flew strategic bombers, to Venezuela. An Iranian patrol boat would matter even less.
Surly you mean Iranian Battleship!.....:loony
If they do send one of their "Battleships" it will be purely for internal internal PR gloating rights...sad really :haha
Don't be silly. The USA strongly upholds the principle of freedom of navigation, as it is to the advantage of the USA. This means, of course, that it can't (& doesn't) object to other countries exercising their right of freedom of navigation.
The USA would watch & follow any Iranian ship, but otherwise do nothing - exactly as it does with Russian aircraft.
fretburner
Banned Member
From that picture, I think the Bertholf would sink that "Battleship"
I think the USN already said they're all for it... freedom of the seas and all that.
I think the USN already said they're all for it... freedom of the seas and all that.
StevoJH
The Bunker Group
Bertholf if equiped with a missile carrying helicopter, yes.From that picture, I think the Bertholf would sink that "Battleship"
I think the USN already said they're all for it... freedom of the seas and all that.
Betholf by herself? I wouldn't want to take that bet. The frigate has antiship missiles if it can detect bertholf at sufficient range.
What complete nonsense............. First of all Iran, like any other country, has the right to send it's vessels anywhere as long as they are in international waters and do not engage in hostile acts. Secondly, how do a few Iranian vessels off the U.S. coast pose a threat???? By your logic, Iran and the U.S should have been at war a long time ago as USN ships have been operating in the Gulf, off the Iranian coast, for decades.
Real-lifeSailor
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For some reason I seriously doubt that Iran would be greeted in a place like Norfolk or Pensacola with friendship. And referencing another earlier post in regards to US Coastal defense, while I can't speak to the particulars (being limited in my knowledge of the subject), it is unlikely that they would even penetrate the EEZ without coming under some very heavy scrutiny and escort by an Arleigh or Ticonderoga. And it's not like they are going to say "No" to an AEGIS. :hehe Sturm also raises a valid point in referencing Freedom of Navigation. Unfortunately, it is rather doubtful that Iran would actually be able to execute due to the severe lack of logistical capability and limited resources. Where would their ship refuel and take on stores? From what I've seen of them, they are rather content to stay in the Arabian and harass any surface vessels in the vicinity. Unlikely they will venture outside the Straights of Hormuz anywhere in the near future.
StevoJH
The Bunker Group
1. Diplomacy might surprise you
2. Why would they get an escort? Giving them an escort would just give them ammunition. If they did get a follower, a Coast Guard cutter in its law enforcement role would be a better choice.
3. Doubt supplies would be an issue, worst comes to worst they take their tanker with them.
4. From memory they sent a Frigate through Suez a couple of months ago into the med actually.
2. Why would they get an escort? Giving them an escort would just give them ammunition. If they did get a follower, a Coast Guard cutter in its law enforcement role would be a better choice.
3. Doubt supplies would be an issue, worst comes to worst they take their tanker with them.
4. From memory they sent a Frigate through Suez a couple of months ago into the med actually.
fretburner
Banned Member
I googled some more and that ship has SM-1s?!
More like aircraft carrier, right?
It would be interesting to see what happens if they do make a port visit.