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Ahmenijad could be the smartest motherfucker around. Brittain can't do shit unless they contract this out to Carrier Strike Group 12, Destroyer Squadron 2, and Carrier Air Wing 1, which all happen to be US assets. The once proud Brittish Navy could not even handle the Iranian Navy these days. It would not even be a fair fight. Meanwhile the US congress just announced we are pulling out. So chances are Iran gets to beat its chest and no one is going to do jack shit about it. The only wildcard is Bush is fucking nuts as well.



I'm beginning to think you are right. Although the Brits have 91 active ships with 2 jumpjet carriers, looking at the armament load on them is mostly defensive in nature. They probably have around 50 Harriers on the two carriers and I'm sure they have the latest small JDAM's. I didn't see any platform that could launch Tomahawks, including their fast attack subs, but I believe they surely have the capability. On the Iranian side, their air force is a hodge-podge of old U.S., French and Soviet birds with some rebuilt Mig-29's as their most formidible platform. They have look down shoot down and would give the Harriers a tough time. I doubt, however, that any of them are in really good shape. If I were the Brits, I'd attack at night. The Arabs do not like to fight at night for religious reasons. Bottomline, the Brits could hit a number of strategic facilities but I don't think they could sustain a prolonged event.

Even with W being a little out there, don't believe Her Chaney will go to the mat on this one over 12 sailors, at least not at the moment.
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