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2024-04-13 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

U.S. moves MORE forces into the Middle East to prepare for 'imminent' Iranian strike on Israel: Pentagon sends aircraft carrier that can intercept missiles to the Red Sea in warning to Tehran

[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] The U.S. has moved more forces into the Middle East to prepare for what officials believe could be an 'imminent' strike by Iran on Israel that could spark a full-scale war.

The Pentagon is beefing up its presence in the region and the USS Dwight Eisenhower has been sent into the Red Sea in a warning to Tehran and to protect American personnel should the violence spill over, multiple reports suggest.

U.S. officials fear that hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles could be used in a retaliation for an April 1 strike on a building adjacent to the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei vowed retribution in the wake of the Damascus attack, for which Tel-Aviv has yet to take responsibility.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to respond with force to any assault by Iran, leaving tensions in the Middle East on a knife-edge.

Defense officials on Friday said they are moving 'additional assets to the area', hours after the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem locked down it's staff.

The USS Dwight Eisenhower would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran.

Posted by Skidmark 2024-04-13 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [11151 views ] Top
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#1 Car bomb explodes in Damascus embassy district; no reports of injuries

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2024-04-13 05:08|| 2024-04-13 05:08|| Front Page Top

#2 Every time crap like this gets hyped, it turns out to be a big nothingburger......no reason to assume anything different this time.

If the Iranians DO actually attack, I simply expect Israel to rip Iran's balls off to shove up their nose as an 'example' of they they should stay home.

Posted by Silentbrick 2024-04-13 07:46|| 2024-04-13 07:46|| Front Page Top

#3 I am leaning more toward the US supporting Iran than Israel with the Biden administration in charge. Netanyahu should watch this action very carefully.

Posted by Airandee 2024-04-13 08:08|| 2024-04-13 08:08|| Front Page Top

#4 /\ I too smell betrayal in the air.

Posted by Besoeker 2024-04-13 08:09|| 2024-04-13 08:09|| Front Page Top

#5 The stench of Biden the betrayer.

Posted by Whiskey Mike 2024-04-13 08:17|| 2024-04-13 08:17|| Front Page Top

#6 With Team Brandon, betrayal is always a possibility. One would hope that the presence of US forces would discourage 3rd parties from joining the festivities.

Posted by SteveS 2024-04-13 10:12|| 2024-04-13 10:12|| Front Page Top

#7 That sounds so much better than, "We got this sector...whoops!"

Posted by swksvolFF 2024-04-13 10:18|| 2024-04-13 10:18|| Front Page Top

#8 Here's the mighty Iranian revenge: Iranian forces take over Israel-linked* Portuguese ship MCS ARIES
*"MSC is responsible for all vessel activities including cargo operations and maintenance. Title to the vessel is held by Gortal Shipping Inc as financier and she has been leased to MSC on a long-term basis. Gortal Shipping Inc is affiliated with Zodiac Maritime," said the Zodiac Maritime Shipping Company, partly owned by Israeli businessman Eyal Ofer

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2024-04-13 10:21|| 2024-04-13 10:21|| Front Page Top

#9 #3 & #4 Not exactly betrayal but "I've saved you from Iranian Apocalipse - now do as I say on Gaza.".

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2024-04-13 10:43|| 2024-04-13 10:43|| Front Page Top

#10 Pentagon sends aircraft carrier that can intercept missiles

I think that could have been worded better.

Posted by Skidmark 2024-04-13 10:47|| 2024-04-13 10:47|| Front Page Top

#11 By Daily Mail? No. They deal in schwerelos anti-tomes.

Posted by swksvolFF 2024-04-13 11:02|| 2024-04-13 11:02|| Front Page Top

#12 Why an aircraft carrier? Arleigh Burke-class and Ticonderoga-class are custom built to intercept planes and missiles. Me thinks the Daily Mail is talking out its ass again.

Posted by DarthVader 2024-04-13 11:08|| 2024-04-13 11:08|| Front Page Top

#13 Things are getting seriously close to kinetic if they need diconnect from the IV drip and drag Jojo back from Weekend at Bernies!

Fox News: "BREAKING: White House says President Biden is returning to the White House from Rehoboth Beach, Del. this afternoon to consult with his national security team about events in the Middle East."..

Posted by NoMoreBS 2024-04-13 14:28|| 2024-04-13 14:28|| Front Page Top

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