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Hey guys, I have a question for you. What happens when you merge this:
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with this:
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:D
 
what if these can be used in the new vls for the navy? 20ish missiles per ship? :enjoy::enjoy:
It certainly is an enabler. There is no better alternative, officially at least!
The 9 Dey is suitable IMO because:
  • Is able to fire on the move
  • Has canister that serves as protection for the rough conditions at sea
  • Is a perfect point defense system
 
U.S. monitoring Iranian warships that may be headed to Venezuela

The U.S. national security community is monitoring two Iranian naval vessels whose ultimate destination may be Venezuela, according to three people familiar with the situation, in what would be a provocative move at a tense moment in U.S.-Iran relations.

An Iranian frigate and the Makran, a former oil tanker that was converted to a floating forward staging base, have been heading south along the east coast of Africa, said the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive subject.

U.S. officials do not know for sure the destination of the Iranian ships, these officials said, but believe they may be ultimately headed for Venezuela. Iran’s intent in sending the vessels in the direction of the Western Hemisphere remains a mystery, the people said, as does their cargo.

The two countries — both of them facing severe U.S. sanctions — have developed closer ties over the last few years, with cooperation ranging from gasoline shipments to joint car and cement factory projects.

Senior officials in President Nicolás Maduro’s government in Caracas have been advised that welcoming the Iranian warships would be a mistake, according to a person familiar with the discussions. But it’s not clear whether Maduro has heeded that warning: At one point on Thursday, U.S. military officials understood the ships had turned around, but as of Friday morning they were still steaming south, one of the people said.

Lawmakers privy to the most sensitive intelligence information were informed over the past few days that the U.S. believed the Iranian ships may be heading toward Venezuela, but cautioned that the destination could change, according to a person briefed on the matter.

The mere presence of Iranian warships in America’s backyard would represent a challenge to U.S. authority in the region — and would likely inflame the debate in Washington over President Joe Biden’s decision to re-open negotiations with Tehran.

Iranian media has claimed the 755-foot long Makran, which was commissioned this year, can serve as a platform for electronic warfare and special operations missions, and Iranian officials have boasted of the ship’s missile and weapons capabilities. It is able to carry six to seven helicopters, as well as drones, they have said.

A spokesperson for the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry declined to comment. A spokesperson at the Iranian Mission to the U.N. declined to comment. And White House and Pentagon spokespersons declined to comment.

The timing of Iran’s apparent westward foray is especially inopportune for those hoping for a lowering of tensions with Tehran.

 
We thought Makran would sit in the Indian Ocean close to Mandab straight.
well, wrong I guess.


Given its being escorted by an IRAN navy frigate, chances are it’s carrying important cargo. Likely spare parts and other items needed to keep Valenzuela afloat and it’s energy industry still functioning at some degree.
 
Iranian Warship Thought to be Headed to Venezuela Left Port with 7 High-Speed Missile Boats Aboard



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