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Old 02-18-2011, 17:03   #1
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I think that maybe this is just done so people focus on Israel and it's potential reactions as a way of removing eyes of the media at the attempted protests in Iran.
Oh, they'll focus on Israel all right.
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Old 02-20-2011, 03:24   #2
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http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/...71I3QW20110219

Iran naval ships to cross Suez Canal on Monday

CAIRO | Sat Feb 19, 2011 5:39pm EST
CAIRO (Reuters) - Two Iranian naval ships will sail through the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean on Monday, a Suez Canal official said, in what will be the first passage of Iranian naval ships through the canal since 1979....
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Old 02-20-2011, 07:55   #3
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http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/...71I3QW20110219

Iran naval ships to cross Suez Canal on Monday

CAIRO | Sat Feb 19, 2011 5:39pm EST
CAIRO (Reuters) - Two Iranian naval ships will sail through the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean on Monday, a Suez Canal official said, in what will be the first passage of Iranian naval ships through the canal since 1979....
Good chance of fireworks in a day or two.
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Old 02-20-2011, 08:07   #4
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Let the Somali's know there are some easy pickings heading their way.

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Old 02-20-2011, 08:40   #5
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Let the Somali's know there are some easy pickings heading their way.

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Now THAT would be Funny, except that I'd rather the pirates stayed in dingys/w small arms and not on warships!!
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Will the IDF nuke an Iranian warship if it has innocent Somali pirates aboard?
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Old 02-20-2011, 09:44   #7
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Will the IDF nuke an Iranian warship if it has innocent Somali pirates aboard?
Doubtful...but a 'third flagged' Silkworm or two might be warming up in the ol' ME bull pen.

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