War with Iran is it imminent

[Numero Veinticinco]

2 hours ago, Anubis said:

 

It was a joke because your post about the Type 42 destroyer could have been read as a bit jingoistic. I’m well aware you’re not a warmonger.

Type 45 and don’t you dare disrespect Her Majesty’s ships ever again. 

 

I guess it could yeah, but it’s just an accurate description of that piece of hardware. It’s probably the best anti-air/missile defence ship in the world. Problem is there’s only 6 of them. The US has 63 Arleigh Burke destroyers. Still, it’s very good. As are our new carriers, upcoming Type 26, City class, and our submarines. The quality is extremely high, the amount isn’t high enough to be too bullish around the world. That said, all this talk that the UK can’t handle itself is woefully ignorant. 

[Chairman Meow]

1 minute ago, Numero Veinticinco said:

Type 45 and don’t you dare disrespect Her Majesty’s ships ever again. 

 

I guess it could yeah, but it’s just an accurate description of that piece of hardware. It’s probably the best anti-air/missile defence ship in the world. Problem is there’s only 6 of them. The US has 63 Arleigh Burke destroyers. Still, it’s very good. As are our new carriers, upcoming Type 26, City class, and our submarines. The quality is extremely high, the amount isn’t high enough to be too bullish around the world. That said, all this talk that the UK can’t handle itself is woefully ignorant. 

 

Latest copy of Jane's Fighting Ships is pretty good then?

[SasaS]

What is the Iranian line-up, Numero?

[stringvest]

3 hours ago, Section_31 said:

Amen. 

 

Two years from now 80% of the lads under 30 will be dead or have no arms and legs and me and you will be slow dancing in town with an ocean of poontang that have been ripening on the vine. I'll slap a few bottoms then head to the gym, which will be completely empty. 

don't tell 'em, Pike.

[Dougie Do'ins]

8 hours ago, Numero Veinticinco said:

I’m hoping you entered my quote in there by mistake? I’m guessing you did as you reply to it after. Just for clarity though, I think war with Iran should be avoided at all costs. 

As long as thhis thread has it down as being 'imminent' we should be good for a while yet.

[Pureblood]

It's all relative, isn't it?  In terms of the history of everything then eleven years is nothing, so yes it could be interpreted as imminent if a war breaks out now.  Also the OP was merely asking the question, is it imminent?  There's nothing wrong with posing the question. 

 

We need to love each other more instead of picking on the starter of this thread. 

[Dougie Do'ins]

9 hours ago, TK421 said:

It's all relative, isn't it?  In terms of the history of everything then eleven years is nothing, so yes it could be interpreted as imminent if a war breaks out now.  Also the OP was merely asking the question, is it imminent?  There's nothing wrong with posing the question. 

 

We need to love each other more instead of picking on the starter of this thread. 

You'll be telling me it's going to start on a Tuesday next.

[General Dryness]

38 minutes ago, Dougie Do'ins said:

You'll be telling me it's going to start on a Tuesday next.

Around teatime. 

[Dougie Do'ins]

Despite a last-minute plea by the US authorities.

 

Seized Iran tanker to be released in Gibraltar

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49362182

 

 

[Guest Pistonbroke]

2 hours ago, Dougie Do'ins said:

Despite a last-minute plea by the US authorities.

 

Seized Iran tanker to be released in Gibraltar

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49362182

 

 

 

Just read that, Trump won't be happy after his pleas demands to detain it. 

[Dougie Do'ins]

On 15/08/2019 at 18:09, Pistonbroke said:

 

Just read that, Trump won't be happy after his pleas demands to detain it. 

Just cant fucking help themselves.

 

Iran tanker: US issues warrant to seize Grace 1 supertanker

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49379144

[AngryOfTuebrook]

Steph McGovern on BBC Breakfast successfully swerved the trap laid by the autocue when she carefully enunciated "the tanker, which is still at anchor".

[Dougie Do'ins]

8 minutes ago, AngryofTuebrook said:

Steph McGovern on BBC Breakfast successfully swerved the trap laid by the autocue when she carefully enunciated "the tanker, which is still at anchor".

The totally unbiased, independent BBC being flagrant with the truth ?

[AngryOfTuebrook]

2 hours ago, Dougie Do'ins said:

The totally unbiased, independent BBC being flagrant with the truth ?

I just thought saying "the tanker, which is still a tanker" sounded a bit daft.

[polymerpunkah]

Left port today.

 

Trump should have made an offer on Gibraltar.

 

Long-term lease, contents included.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

The World Police will not be happy, especially as the reason Gibraltar let it sail is because of EU legality. 

[Dougie Do'ins]

11 hours ago, polymerpunkah said:

Left port today.

 

Trump should have made an offer on Gibraltar.

 

Long-term lease, contents included.

Getting ready to make an offer on Greenland by all accounts.

[TheHowieLama]

4 minutes ago, Dougie Do'ins said:

Getting ready to make an offer on Greenland by all accounts.

I think he already has -- our last one was turned down

[Guest Pistonbroke]

Greenland/Denmark politely said 'Fuck Off.' I dare say Trump's interest has nothing to do with the ice sheets melting thus making it easier to get to the vast amounts of minerals. 

[General Dryness]

4 hours ago, Pistonbroke said:

Greenland/Denmark politely said 'Fuck Off.' I dare say Trump's interest has nothing to do with the ice sheets melting thus making it easier to get to the vast amounts of minerals. 

He literally "hasn't got the minerals".

[Dougie Do'ins]

Iran tanker row: Released ship wanted by US 'seen off Syria'

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-49619152

[Rico1304]

On 07/09/2019 at 21:56, Dougie Do'ins said:

Iran tanker row: Released ship wanted by US 'seen off Syria'

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-49619152

Yes, looking like it offloaded in Syria.  Who’d she thought it? 

[Dougie Do'ins]

Iranian tanker row: Ambassador summoned over Syria claim

 

Oil on an Iranian tanker detained in Gibraltar has been transferred to Syria, in breach of EU sanctions, the foreign secretary has said.

 

The ship, seized in July with the help of UK Royal Marines, was released after Iran gave written assurances that it was not bound for Syria.

 

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said it was clear the tanker had transferred its cargo in Syria.

Mr Raab has summoned the Iranian ambassador to the Foreign Office.

 

The Adrian Darya One - previously called Grace One - had originally listed its destination as Turkey, when it was released after being detained in Gibraltar for six weeks.

 

Satellite images appeared to show the vessel off the Syrian coast on Friday.

 

In a statement, the foreign office said Iran's actions represented an "unacceptable violation of international norms" and that the UK would raise the issue at the UN General Assembly later this month.

 

But an Iranian foreign ministry spokesman would only say the ship had delivered its cargo after docking "on the Mediterranean coast".

 

The US vowed on Sunday to impose sanctions on any buyer of the 2.1 million barrels of Iranian crude oil on board.

 

The foreign secretary also accused Iran of illegally supplying weapons to Houthi insurgents in Yemen, supporting what he called "Hezbollah terrorists" and hijacking commercial ships passing through the Gulf.

 

"We want Iran to come in from the cold but the only way to do that is to keep its word and comply with the rules-based international system," he added.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49655711

[Strontium]

4 hours ago, Rico1304 said:

Yes, looking like it offloaded in Syria.  Who’d she thought it? 

 

But the Iranians are such trustworthy people.

[Bjornebye]

Its in the drink.