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Iranian zugzwang | The situation in the Persian Gulf

Nowadays there is a lot of conflicting news about Iran appearing in the media.. I decided to make a selection.

It is better to watch this material on video. Video at the end of the article.

US Navy: Mine fragments indicate Iranian involvement in attack on tankers in the Gulf of Oman

US MS on Wednesday demonstrated fragments of a magnetic mine and a magnet, taken from one of two oil tankers, attacked in the Gulf of Oman last week, informing, that the mine is very similar to the Iranian one.

“Magnetic mine, used in attack, has its own distinctive characteristics and is very similar to Iranian mines, which were publicly displayed at Iranian military parades.”, – Shawn Kaido told reporters, senior official of U.S. Naval Central Command.

Let's take this Israeli source:

…”The ammunition used in the attack has the characteristic features of mines, which were presented at Iranian military parades”, – said the commander of the diving unit of the naval forces of the US Army Central Command, Commander Sean Kido. …

…earlier it was reported, that the crew of the destroyer discovered an undetonated magnetic mine attached to the side of a tanker blown up in the Gulf of Oman. But initially it was not said that, that the Iranians removed this mine. …

Would you like me to explain this nonsense?? Something found by the Iranians should have been found by the Yankees from the destroyer. However, I wouldn’t be surprised if it was originally a dummy – to get good footage of Iranian border guards. Because this one “specialist” by magnets and photodiagnosis (Commander Kido) would bring – what kind of mines and at what parade did they see! Without the corresponding photos it’s not even possible “xajli lajkli” a “get lost in small things”! Who in their right mind would show sabotage weapons?!?? And that's why, by the way, this “mine” and “didn't work” because an invoice was needed. But the Iranians “broke off” although they played their role in the play. But there may be a third option. The trap was in the form of a magnet without a mine. The Iranian examined this particular magnet and tried to tear it off. Did not work out. I made sure there was no mine and left him alone. That’s why Iran kept silent about what was found “artifact”.

And what kind of combat swimmers are these who placed mines at a distance? (judging by the first frame ) in no less than 1,5 meters from the water?! The task of a combat swimmer is to place ammunition covertly. And so that he is guaranteed not to be found. Don't climb higher (for example on suction cups) or push with a pole. because, covered, this was done by the guys on the boat or even at the pier. Like this one.

By the way, this is not an optical illusion. Combat swimmers by their nature should not demonstrate which country they represent.. Because they might get caught and then they’ll start to find out “whose are they” and to whom “the answer” issue. Because to deal with “relatives” they don’t carry weapons or even somehow marked mines. depersonalization of such operations is a well-established tradition, so they won't be able to install it, which of the named or, even, plus Turkey, distinguished himself by blowing up 23 June five underwater pipes between the oil terminal and the Baniyas refinery (Syria).

Iranian zugzwang | The situation in the Persian Gulf

… The report said, what photos, showing the consequences of the explosion, indicate that, that they were blown up.

"The photographs show, that the pipelines were not accidentally damaged, and blown up. The importance of these lines is that, that they supply the Banias refinery with raw materials from tankers and are currently the main source of strategic energy in Syria. …

This place in Syria is notable for the fact that it is located between Tartus (about 35 km. north) and Khmeimim (19 km. south).

Iranian zugzwang | The situation in the Persian Gulf

That is, two people were killed here “bunnies” – tried to make it big “bummer” the economy of Syria and its army on the eve of the continuation of the offensive (The Syrians said that they have someone quickly, for the times, fix what was undermined) and … essentially hinted to Russia. It’s not for nothing that ours and anti-sabotage boats like “Rook” they drive and sometimes even practice drilling around the waters of Tartus.

Therefore, perhaps they will ask us to guard Baniyas as well. He's SAR, oh how important. Until the Trans-Euphrates oil was recaptured.

Sea chaos can last a long time, until or until they get caught red-handed (this “aerobatics” accessible (I believe in it!) only to Russian combat swimmers) or they won’t kill one or two groups right at the site of an impending terrorist attack (using grenades and depth charges). And this is exactly a terrorist attack – after all, there is no war with Syria or Iran or Japan or Norway in any of the named countries, having underwater saboteurs. And catch or kill – the chances are very low.

Nebenzya said during a meeting of the UN Security Council:

Moscow sees, that there is an artificial escalation of the situation in the Persian Gulf and in general: «… one gets the impression, that a casus belli is forming (ca.. – formal reason for declaring war)», - Nebenzya is quoted by the media, who added: statements (ca.. – breakwater, we are mischlinge!.. we won't shit ourselves with the blitzkrieg), It's looking more and more like March 2003 of the year, when arguments were fabricated in favor of launching an invasion of Iraq". Considering that the Japanese and Malay prime ministers also say so, this is generally a shame

The EU and Iran made the first payments bypassing US sanctions

The INSTEX mechanism created by the European Union for settlements with Iran bypassing US sanctions has begun its work, said Secretary General of the EU diplomatic service Helga Schmid.

According to her,, the first transactions were carried out against the backdrop of a meeting on the nuclear program in Vienna. New European partners will join the mechanism in the near future.

"INSTEX is now working, first transactions are processed, and more EU member states will join it", Schmidt wrote on Twitter.

Commenting on the meeting with Iran itself, she stated "good progress" and "constructive discussion", as well as the commitment of the parties to full compliance with the transaction.

MID KNR: China does not accept the US position on banning Iranian oil imports

“We reject the unilateral imposition of sanctions, Energy security is important to us, Oil imports are important for energy security and the lives of citizens”, – Fu Cong, director of the arms control department, told reporters, led the Chinese delegation at the meeting on Iran in Vienna.

tramp: Let's make Iran great again!

INTERFAX.RU – The US president said Donald Trump, what he will become “best friend” Iran and what the Islamic Republic could become “rich” country, if she gives up nuclear weapons.

“We don't intend to let that happen, for Iran to have nuclear weapons. When they agree to it, they will have a rich country. They will be very happy, and I will become their best friend. I hope, what will happen”, – Trump told reporters outside the White House.

“Let's make Iran great again”, – he added.

Well, Trump can start kissing Iran right now and making them a rich country, because a little earlier

Iran has refused to develop nuclear weapons – expensive and prohibited by religion

Iran has no plans to develop nuclear weapons, as it involves a lot of expense and is contrary to religious beliefs, The leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ali Khamenei, said on Wednesday.

“Some said, that we will create nuclear weapons, but we will never use it! This is not true! Because it's a lot of useless expenses, and the enemy knows, that we don't use it”, – he wrote on Twitter.

According to the Iranian leader, Iran has the technological capabilities to obtain nuclear weapons, but he will not develop it for religious reasons.

20 June it became known, that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (KSIR) shot down an American drone in the country's southern coastal province of Hormozgan after, how he violated Iranian airspace.

Later, the US Department of Defense confirmed information about the destruction of the drone, but stated, that he was shot down in international airspace over the Strait of Hormuz.

After this, the editor of the famous American military portal Defense One published an article with the following headline:

“The lion's share of the American unmanned aerial fleet is easy prey for modern air defense systems”. In short, “Everything is gone, boss!”.

I quote further

The American Bams-D RQ-4A Global Hawk shot down by the Iranians showed the weakness of American reconnaissance operations. Some of the world's most advanced reconnaissance and surveillance UAVs were developed for past wars, for use against insurgent groups such as ISIS or the Taliban, who are defenseless against them. But Iran and others have radars and missiles, which can turn the most important US UAVs into simply expensive and visible targets.

Bams-D RQ-4A Global Hawk – incredibly complex UAV, which can carry an impressive array of sensitive and powerful sensors at heights of up to 55 000 feet with flight duration up to 24 hours.

Its cost is $130 million a piece (or $220 millions, including research and development costs) – it's more expensive, than the F-35, now standing near $90 million a piece. Its single engine allows it to achieve speed 400 miles at a time, but coupled with a 131-foot wingspan makes the UAV easily visible on radar.

The Pentagon has a stealth UAV, more suitable for such missions – RQ-170, one of which the Iranians shot down in 2011 year, a 7 years later, Tehran demonstrated a copy of it. In March, a faster and cheaper XQ-58 Valkyrie UAV was demonstrated in the United States, designed to work with fighter aircraft.

But both projects represent only an attempt to regain innovative support., which the US has already lost. AT 2015 2019, the US Navy received a pair of experimental X-47B stealth combat UAVs from Northrop Grumman, but abandoned them, citing cost.

Military experts say, that the loss of UAVs in Iran reflects a gap between the capabilities of combat UAVs and potential adversaries, they face.

“Military analysts have been arguing for more than ten years, that the US should strengthen its stealth UAV fleet.

Unfortunately, America is scrambling to move forward with converting existing aircraft into next-generation UAVs.. If the United States actively invested in the development of combat stealth UAVs 10 years ago, today we could be somewhere else”, – Paul Scharre said, Senior Fellow and Director of the Technology and National Security Program at the Center for a New American Security.

Representatives of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said, that the UAV was shot down by the Iranian air defense system “Khordad 3”. Considering the normal working height of the RQ-4, interceptor missile, probably, was type TALASH 2B. A US Central Command spokesman declined to confirm the type of missile., but said, that Iran did not use its most sophisticated air defense system in battle – Russian-made S-300.

In other words, The US lost one of its most advanced surveillance drones to a mediocre radar and missile.. This shows that the United States lacks serious next-generation UAVs to perform important reconnaissance missions against opponents with real air defense.

Russia is ready to supply Iran with S-400

Russia is ready to supply Iran with anti-aircraft missile systems (ZRS) C-400, but so far there have been no applications from Tehran, reports the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSVTS).

“We are open to negotiations on the supply of S-400 air defense systems “triumph”, including to Iran. Especially, that this technique is not subject to restrictions, introduced by UN Security Council resolution 2231 from 20 June 2015 g. We have not received any official communication from partners on this topic.”, – notes FSVTS, RIA reports “news”.

C-400 – unique air defense system, capable of countering modern and promising means of air and missile attack. “Not surprising, that many of our partners are showing serious interest in this particular system”, – emphasizes FSMTC.

China became the first foreign buyer of the S-400, after which a contract was signed with Turkey, and then – with India.

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani said earlier, that, if necessary, Iran will negotiate with Russia on the possibility of purchasing the S-400.

In turn, Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov noted, that there has not yet been a request for the supply of S-400 from Iran.

Well in my opinion, If I were the Russian leadership, I would announce an action: at the time of buying 2 divisions S-400, Yarsov regiment as a gift. As they say, warmth and light, we bring to people.

On the other hand, The fate of Yugoslavia comes to mind, refused, in my time, from the purchase of S-300. We thought, that the S-200 and S-125 are enough for them.

President Vladimir Putin said yesterday in an interview with The Financial Times:

“I would be careful to say, that the situation in the Persian Gulf has not changed for the better, but I remain somewhat optimistic. But, frankly, situation, certainly, has become more dramatic and explosive”.

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