US strike group simulates war with Iran off Florida coast?

Published time: February 06, 2012 16:48
Edited time: February 06, 2012 21:57
The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (AFP Photo / US Navy)

The American aircraft carrier USS Enterprise and its strike group are running naval drills off the US East coast ahead of deployment to the Persian Gulf. And the drill scenario seems to indicate potential conflict with Iran.

The map, referring to Florida shores as "The Treasure Coast," depicts nine countries, two of which – Garnet and North Garnet are identified as fundamentalist Islamic theocracies suspected of supporting terror groups.

The drill map also depicts a 56 km (35 miles) wide strait located some 320 km (200 miles) from the coast. The mock strait’s shape and width is identical to the Strait of Hormuz – the key oil shipping route, part of which is controlled by Iran.

Although US military officials deny the maneuvers are connected with escalated tensions around Iran saying strike group is "training for all the mission areas." However, Rear Adm. Dennis Fitzpatrick, commander of Strike Force Training Atlantic told The Navy Times: "there obviously is an emphasis on where we think the ship will go."

The 50-year-old aircraft carrier Enterprise, leading the naval exercise, is to join two other US strike groups in the Persian Gulf by March. This will be the final deployment for the oldest carrier in Washington's fleet.

Meanwhile, Tehran has also launched ground drills near the Strait of Hormuz, which is used to transmit nearly a third of global oil exports. The Iranian military says the drill is preparing for a military conflict.

Iran has threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz if the international community imposes economic sanctions. The US and EU, tightening their diplomatic rhetoric, accuse Iran of building nuclear weapons, though no proof has ever been presented for such claims. Tehran denies the charges, saying its nuclear program is strictly for civil use.


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Mario Navarro 11.02.2012 11:11

    The U.S is not doing these drills in the perfect scenario, off the Florida Coast for nothing, remember that in 1986, before they bombed Libya, they gathered 3 Super carrier battle groups, so I think this won't be any different.  And for those who are hoping to see the fire ball of an American Aircraft carrier in flames, remember, the americans are not going to be stupid enough to be within range of Iran's antiship and cruise missiles, they are going to keep at a safe distance. If Iran was to some how, but i doubt it, strike a american carrier, America would make them pay dearly, fire would rain down on the Iranian military and would surely break the regime's military back.

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Amen 07.02.2012 18:14

@Native We can only keep our fingers crossed and pray for that to happen!  & nbsp;NativeAmerican wrote in #4
Let me guess. It ends with Israel dropping  a nuke?

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LDR_ONE 07.02.2012 17:51

standsbackinamazemen t wrote in #5
And please, the old arguments about the US being the selfless guardian of liberty don't stand up. The US always has its interests at heart.------>(It wasnt an old argument about the USA doing the right thing, it was a reply to this statement: 
"My hope is that Iran has enough cameras on the water to get a good view from every angle of those US carriers going up in a massive fireball. It will be a treasured memory for most of the world".) ~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~Anti-War wrote in #6
It's obvious,that some people writing here pro-war,racist colonialist b...t are getting a lot of money,no its not conspiracy theories,its a strategy announced officialy by the extreme right wing/neocon government of Israel:that it will give money to any students posting in social media and forums extremist and totally fake propaganda against Iran.--------------- ----->(Where can I apply to be paied to write comments? I have strong opinions, I enjoy watching fanatics squirm when their conspiracy theories are derailed. And its alot of fun to hold up a mirror t o those who hearts are filled with simmering hate. I do all this for free in my spare time. RT comments are way better than those found on average western news sites. So anyway, if you can find a link where I can signup for Israel to pay me to post comments, please post it. The economy isisnt doing good and i could use the extra cash!!!!!!)

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