TheScotsman Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 One has to wonder just what is going through the minds (or what passes for minds) of Iran's govt. Chasing around the Port Royal with a glorified zodiac is not conducive to a long life. It would appear Iran is spoiling to get blasted out of the water. Years ago I spent some time on the Ticonderoga, back then the captain would have engaged the speedboats with the 5" gun at 800 yds, and the Phalanx at 500. (but that was the "cold" war.). The videos show a destroyer (can't make out number, but it's an Arleigh Burke class missile boat for sure) and a Frigate, likely a perry class from the big aft superstructure, along with the Port Royal. After the Cole incident one has to admire the captain's restraint. In the video it looks like the frigate is beginning to come about, and the 5" is definitely tracking the speedboat. I would bet they were seconds from turning some Iranians to fish food.How long will it be before it escalates to a shooting conflict? Any guesses? (I'll give it 6-7 months at this rate) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akkbar Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I'm surprised we're nottrading bullets already.Soon enough, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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