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Old October 26th 06, 09:53 PM posted to sci.military.naval,us.military.navy,rec.aviation.military,rec.aviation.military.naval
Airyx
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Default Bush Iran War Plans - 4 Strike Groups in the Persian Gulf


Mike Weeks wrote:
Airyx wrote:
I wouldn't put any carriers in the Med. No point in relying on allies that
have to share a border with Iran


Carrier's don't often enter the Persian Gulf, ...


Thay have in fact been doing so on a regular basis since 1990.


I know that they have, but most of the time they stay out in the
Arabian Sea, and in a conflict situation with Iran, transiting the
strait would be asking for trouble, when it isn't necessary.