Russian intelligence sees U.S. military buildup on Iran border

[Shammu]

Russian intelligence sees U.S. military buildup on Iran border

MOSCOW, March 27 (RIA Novosti) - Russian military intelligence services are reporting a flurry of activity by U.S. Armed Forces near Iran's borders, a high-ranking security source said Tuesday.

"The latest military intelligence data point to heightened U.S. military preparations for both an air and ground operation against Iran," the official said, adding that the Pentagon has probably not yet made a final decision as to when an attack will be launched........

http://en.rian.ru/russia/20070327/62697703.html


US 'ready to attack Iran' claims Russian media

The United States will be “ready to launch a missile attack on Iran's nuclear facilities as soon as early this month,” claimed the Russian media on Saturday. The allegations came at a delicate moment in which U.S. President George W. Bush warned Iran to release 15 British sailors, and the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz was reported to be sent to the Persian Gulf, adding to the already formidable U.S. force there.

The newspaper reports, relying on Russian intelligence, said the U.S. has “devised a plan to attack several targets in Iran,” and an assault could be carried out by launching missiles from fighter jets and warships stationed in the Gulf.........

http://www.turkishdailynews.com.tr/a...?enewsid=69678


Top Russian general: U.S. attack on Iran would be "huge mistake"

The head of Russia's general staff, Yuri Baluyevsky, warned the U.S. on Tuesday that a war with Iran would be "impossible to win."

"Shockwaves from this attack could be felt around the world," said Baluyevksy, adding that the U.S. would not be able to defeat Iran......

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/845044.html

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Russia anxious about military action against Iran near its border

Russia is concerned about a possible attack on Iran and insists that military action near its border is totally unacceptable, the first deputy foreign minister said Tuesday.

Russia, which is separated from Iran in the south by three tiny South Caucasus nations and shares a sea border with the Islamic Republic, has been actively promoting a diplomatic solution to the Iranian issue.

"Any military action near our border is totally unacceptable," Andrei Denisov said.

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http://en.rian.ru/russia/20070403/63027715.html

US Navy steps up vigilance after Britain-Iran standoff

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php...ow_article= 1

[Soldier4Christ]

This is the biggest build up our Navy has conducted in many years not to mention the other branches. It is being called a "show of power". An attempt to get Iran and allies to back down.

[ibTina]

"flexing our muscles"

[Soldier4Christ]

"flexing our muscles"

Precisely. It is a tactic that has been successfully used many times in the past.