US Forces in the Middle east
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I believe there is a US security base in Oman and another, larger base in Kuwait (from the first Gulf War). Apart from that, I'm not entirely sure.
Naval Support Activity Bahrain.
Here's their web page: http://www.nsa.bahrain.navy.mil/default2.htm
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Here's their web page: http://www.nsa.bahrain.navy.mil/default2.htm
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Officially, the US has publically disclosed bases in Israel, most of the Gulf states, ( excluding Iran- there are however, US military operating covertly in Iran, Syria, and many other less-friendly nations. ) various nations in North and West Africa, and throughout the Indian ocean theater.Scorpius said:
As to your rather strange statement above.... they certainly have that capabilty, and could attack anywhere else on the planet, as well. Given that they have not yet done so, nor have they stated any such desire to do so, except in retaliation for an attack on the US- I wouldn't concern myself with that fact. The United States and the Soviet Union faced off against each other for decades, and despite enormous animosity, and paranoia on either side- neither nation took that ultimate last step over the brink. The Cold War was the closest this world has ever been to nuclear holocaust, and there is no reason to go backwards from this point.
Now of course, if a nuke bomb smuggled into the US goes off in New York tommorow- all bets are certainly off. If such a thing took place, and I were living in the Mid-East- I'd certainly be trying to get as far away from any major military, and strategic targets as I possibly could. In any case, I believe that holy sites would probably be the last places they will bomb.
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actually Rich extremists(in this case Shias) did threaten to take the holy mosques.That's why they let the French troops in.sorry I forgot this info(how could I).
lets back to topic and forget the holy cities.though I heard rumours there were secret agents and spies in both of them in the name of converts.
lets back to topic and forget the holy cities.though I heard rumours there were secret agents and spies in both of them in the name of converts.
Scorpius, I would have to agree with the other posters to this thread, in that the chance that Muslim holy places will be shelled is almost nothing.
They serve absolutely no strategic value and to destroy them will only anger Muslims around the world. The only reason I can see for destruction of these places is if accurate information suggests that enemy forces are using them as bases or hideouts.
They serve absolutely no strategic value and to destroy them will only anger Muslims around the world. The only reason I can see for destruction of these places is if accurate information suggests that enemy forces are using them as bases or hideouts.
Talking about destroying Muslim holy places is same as saying let us just nuke vetican or kill the pope or bomb the wailing wall... not very healthy or mature things to say. And certainly we (admin team) are not entertained by such notions which could lead to religious revolt on the forums. Frankly, I personally don't want religious sermons flying all over the place because of holy/religious site discussions.
Let us keep our fantasies and imaginations out of here when we discuss DEFENCE/MILITARY and related STRATEGIC issues on these boards.
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The thread is about US FORCES in Middle East... please discuss that and not take the religious approach.
Any further talk about destroying ANYBODY's holy sites and thread will be locked.
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Let us keep our fantasies and imaginations out of here when we discuss DEFENCE/MILITARY and related STRATEGIC issues on these boards.
http://www.defencetalk.com/forums/rules.php < please read the rules carefully.
The thread is about US FORCES in Middle East... please discuss that and not take the religious approach.
Any further talk about destroying ANYBODY's holy sites and thread will be locked.
Enjoy!
Well the USAF has deployed for quite a while a cargo & KC unit out of Seeb Intl Airport in Oman.
The USAF also runs regular deployments to Masirah Island, which is located of the NE coast of the Sultanate of Oman, in the Arabian Sea. Also KC stuff and cargo planes. Neither the United States nor Oman acknowledges US use of this last base, but it is an open secret in the region that it has been used for bombing runs to Afghanistan. The nice thing about Masirah is that it's an island, very lightly populated, and easy to provide security.:devil
The RAF also has periodical exercises with the Omani forces out Masirah.
The USAF also runs regular deployments to Masirah Island, which is located of the NE coast of the Sultanate of Oman, in the Arabian Sea. Also KC stuff and cargo planes. Neither the United States nor Oman acknowledges US use of this last base, but it is an open secret in the region that it has been used for bombing runs to Afghanistan. The nice thing about Masirah is that it's an island, very lightly populated, and easy to provide security.:devil
The RAF also has periodical exercises with the Omani forces out Masirah.
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Don't you think that the US military, and the host nations are capable of defending those bases from Iranian terrorists? And that any such attack on American assets would only serve to anger tham more, which is NOT a good idea when they can bomb any place on the planet with near impunity. They already have Iran virtually surrounded, and they wouldn't even have to ask anyone for over-flight permission or basing rights. Actually, they can simultaneously attack from two neighboring nations- Iraq, and Afghanistan, as well as several Gulf states, multiple carrier strike groups in the PG, and IO, and their air base at Diego Garcia. They could even launch bombing strikes from bases in the continental US, as they recently have done against Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. While their army is tied up at the moment, their Air Force and Navy is more than capable of carrying out non-stop attacks throughout Iran at any time.Scorpius said:
Honestly, any sort of retaliation by Iran would probably be anticipated, and dealt with HARSHLY, and the American response would certainly entail more bombs being dropped on Iran. The US will only continue to attack as long as there appears to be legitimate military targets, and enemy resistance.
At this time, it appears that Europe is also commited to ensuring Iran abides by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation treaty it has signed. That means that we aren't just talking about a unilateral American military action- it's becoming more apparent that a large coalition of Western nations may be carrying out attacks against Iran for non-compliance, as directed by the UN Security Council.
The smartest thing the Iranians could do, is realize they are going to suffer like Iraq has been made to suffer, and back away from the brink of conflict BEFORE it happens.
The second smartest thing they could do is surrender quickly and quietly before the US and Coalition forces completely obliterates their entire society.
The Iranians must de-escalate this showdown before it snowballs out of control, or they will probably go the way of Iraq. And increased terrorism before or after a conflict with the Americans is just going to get the heat turned up on Iran.