Fifth Fleet chief fears "miscalculation" by Iran

Agence France-Presse - Feb. 21, 2007 (News Report)
The outgoing commander of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet has expressed concern that a "miscalculation" by Iran in its nuclear standoff with the West could spark an armed conflict in the Gulf region. Vice Admiral Patrick M. Walsh, who also heads the US Naval Forces Central Command, told a small group of journalists at Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain that Iran was more likely to threaten oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz than mine the strategic ... More »
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Notes: Historically, surprise attacks are not really a surprise. There are generally precursors that were simply unrecognized at the time. A statement by the outgoing head of the fleet that would would be involved in an attack on Iran that the doubling of offensive and defensive capabiliites in the form of a second carrier is “not necessarily a precursor to offensive actions” is the kind of comment that betrays an impending attack. The story is a decent one, not headed for the inbox at ... More »
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by Marty Heyman - Feb. 22, 2007 - See Full Review (13 answers)
Notes: This is a good report of the current opinions of a US military leader. It is important as this person is being promoted from an active duty position in the Persian Gulf to an even more responsible position in Washington, DC. It is ONLY a report of this meeting with no analysis or perspective attempted. It is, therefore, both honest and a conduit for the message (propaganda?). Note the local paper and AP reports (linked) add little information or analysis.

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Submitted by Submitted by Mark Monday - Feb 21, 2007 - 10:20 AM PST
Reviewed by Mark Monday (review), Fabrice Florin2 (review), Fabrice Florin (review), Kaizar Campwala (review), Bonnie Britt (review), Kelly Garrett (review), Marty Heyman (review)
Edited by Kaizar Campwala - Feb 21, 2007 - 12:37 PM PST
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