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Old 07-01-2020, 08:05   #49
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Re: U.S Assassinates Top Iranian General

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Originally Posted by Uncle Peter View Post
CNN Pentagon correspondent reporting that 6xB52s are being deployed to Diego Garcia in readiness for potential operations against Iran. Bearing in mind what may already be on the ground at the facility that's a world of hurt ready to dish out.
Bearing in mind what was already on the ground at Diego Garcia, flying strategic bombers in just looks like a bit of highly visible willy-waving.

I suspect Trump is trying to signal to Iran that the ground rules have changed - they have tolerated a certain amount of harassment from the Iranians in the past but would like them to conclude that any future mischief (such as harassing shipping, for example) will not go without a robust response.
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