Iran’s military chiefs warned on Saturday that the Islamic republic would shut down the Strait of Hormuz vital for oil exports and use “blitzkrieg tactics” in the Gulf if it came under attack.
“All the countries should know that if Iran’s interests in the region are ignored, it is natural that we will not allow others [...]
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Iran warns of Gulf blitzkrieg, Hormuz closure
Posted by Matt in July 5th, 2008 | no comment
Published in Iran, Army Chief, Blitzkrieg, Chief General, Closure, Fars News Agency, Hassan, Iran Military, Islamic Republic, Military Chiefs, Oil Exports, Strait Of Hormuz
US warns China over weapon links in Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan
Posted by Matt in May 16th, 2008 | no comment
Published in China, Afghanistan, Afghanistan Military, Armor, Authorities, China, Dozens, Iran Military, iraq, Iraq Military, Iraqi Extremists, Missiles, Taliban, Taliban Fighters, weapons
The US military in Iraq had said its troops had found Chinese-made missiles which they believe were smuggled in by groups in Iran aiming to arm militants fighting US-led forces.
The US military has repeatedly accused Iranian-linked groups of training Iraqi extremists in the use of armor-piercing weapons known as explosively-formed penetrators (EFPs).
Afghan authorities had also [...]
Iran, Syria, Lebanon on military alert over US Gulf movements and Israel’s home defense drill
Posted by Matt in April 6th, 2008 | 1 comment
Published in Iran, Israel, Military, Syria, U.S., Iran Military, iraq, Lebanon, USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Force
According to British media, the US is set to attack Iranian military facilities. DEBKAfile’s military sources add that the USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Force is heading for the Persian Gulf.
War tensions in the Middle East have shot up - not only over the signals flashing between Syria, Lebanon, and Israel, but also on the US-Iranian [...]
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