New US Navy carrier strike group appeared in the Arabian Sea

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The US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln appeared in the Persian Gulf. Here he will be in combat duty with another AUG, led by the aircraft carrier Carl Vinson. Washington is doing all this, obviously, to prevent Iran from blocking the Strait of Hormuz. True, the US military assures that it is not at all in Iran. According to the Pentagon, a pair of aircraft carriers in this region will allow to cope with any possible threat.

New US Navy carrier strike group appeared in the Arabian Sea


The second American AUG (carrier strike group) has already begun to patrol the waters of the Arabian Sea.

Earlier this region left the aircraft carrier John C. Stennis, along with a group of other ships. The Americans decided to replace one group of warships with two at once. Over the past year and a half, the US Navy aircraft carrier groups have been in close proximity to the Iranian maritime border twice, and according to some data, more times.

Upon learning that the United States was withdrawing the aircraft carrier John C. Stennis from the Arabian Sea, the Iranian authorities demanded that the White House not send other aircraft carriers to this region. However, Mr. Panetta (head of the Pentagon) said that the United States does not intend to abandon the practice of holding two aircraft carriers in these waters at once. One of the ships should, according to Panetta, patrol the Persian Gulf directly, and the other should north of the Arabian Sea.

Recall that at the end of last year, Tehran expressed threats about the possible overlap of the Strait of Hormuz in the event that the Americans achieve the introduction of sanctions on the export of oil from Iran. The Strait of Hormuz itself is a real bottleneck through which tankers transport oil throughout the world. Washington, in turn, said it was not going to allow Iran to close the strait.

The ban on imports of Iranian oil will be discussed on January 23 at the level of EU foreign ministers. We are already talking about new sanctions against Tehran, since the authorities of the Islamic Republic, in the opinion of the European Union and the United States, do not want to cooperate with the world community on the development of a nuclear program.
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    1. +12
      21 January 2012 13: 23
      A new flock of vultures is circling in the Gulf region.
      The more transport on the highway, the greater the likelihood of a collision - albeit random in essence.
      1. +5
        21 January 2012 19: 29
        Quote: Kaetani
        A new flock of vultures circling the Gulf

        No, man, this, again, only dreams! Knud Bartels said - the usa does not even think of any aggression! On a fishing trip they ... tongue
    2. predator
      +20
      21 January 2012 13: 31
      big ship, big ... dashboard! Well mine on kraynyak!
      1. 0
        21 January 2012 15: 16
        We would need at least a couple of such ships, we can use used, cheaper.
        1. 0
          21 January 2012 21: 18
          unless as a TROPHY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wink
      2. PN
        +2
        21 January 2012 16: 20
        You can’t sink such a vessel with a mine or a torpedo. But for a long time to send for repair completely.
        1. +3
          21 January 2012 19: 37
          Two or three "Yakhont" is enough. Not my opinion, but the opinion of experts. And there are "Yakhonts" in Syria and, I think, they are not there for drying the washed clothes ... Until the Yusy achieve the neutralization of these complexes, they will continue to walk in the field of view of the Arabs - the embargo, after all, is on the nose! And at the first convenient opportunity, they will grab like hyenas!
          1. jamert
            +1
            21 January 2012 19: 48
            Two or three "Yakhont" is enough. Not my opinion, but the opinion of experts.


            And how many aircraft carriers REALLY Yakhonts destroyed in the amount of 2-3 pieces?
            But carrier-based aircraft and air defense escorts will be read ... at this time?
            And by the way, the range of the Yakhont is 120-300 km, and the Hornets have a combat radius of up to 800 km.
            1. +5
              21 January 2012 20: 36
              Quote: jamert
              And how many aircraft carriers REALLY destroyed the Yakhonts in the amount of 2-3 pieces?

              So let's see, Mr. Lawyer, when (oh, I would not want to!) It flares up! That's why the AUGs with their Hornets are walking in the inaccessible zone! The point is not iron ... Though it is hardened in love "battles" with same-sex lovers and "all kinds of domestic animals"winked
    3. +10
      21 January 2012 13: 31
      Main tactical and technical characteristics
      Range of destruction, km to 120
      Remoteness of the starting position from the coastline, km to 10
      The number of missiles on each SPU and SST to 8
      Missile launch interval in salvo, s. no more than 3
      Maximum speed of the movement, km / h:
      - on the highway 60
      - off road 20
      Missile launch mass, kg ~ 620
      Total complex ammunition, the number of missiles to 64
      Power reserve (without refueling), km at least 850
      One complex to Iran, another to Syria. And the problem will be solved. Yanks, learning about this, will ...
      1. KASKAD
        +4
        21 January 2012 14: 02
        Quote: morpex

        Main tactical and technical characteristics
        Range of destruction, km to 120
        Remoteness of the starting position from the coastline, km to 10
        The number of missiles on each SPU and SST to 8
        Missile launch interval in salvo, s. no more than 3
        Maximum speed of the movement, km / h:
        - on the highway 60
        - off road 20
        Missile launch mass, kg ~ 620
        Total complex ammunition, the number of missiles to 64
        Power reserve (without refueling), km at least 850
        One complex to Iran, another to Syria. And the problem will be solved. Yanks, learning about this, will ...


        One bomber or 1 tomahawk and there’s nothing left of this miracle of the complex, and so for comparison attack fighters drones and reconnaissance aircraft, guidance aircraft can work at a distance of 500 km from the aircraft carrier so that all this miracle of your technology will not see more than one ship, but it can easily get lule from 96 US airplanes
        1. gojesi
          +5
          21 January 2012 16: 01
          these monsters alone do not ride! to cover them there are armor and beeches. Then the drones and tomahawks, and even the flight crew of the AUG, begin to actively relax ...
          1. wall
            +2
            22 January 2012 18: 50
            I do not like Americans, but they, excuse me, are also not made with a finger. They will not put their heads in the heat. We all, starting with the war, or rather the massacre, in Yugoslavia constantly expect that they will fall into a new Vietnam. But this, unfortunately, will not happen, let's be objective. These comrades are world leaders in the tactics of future wars. This means that they always draw conclusions from the wars of the past.
      2. +6
        21 January 2012 14: 09
        or better yet, the Bastion missile system. Beats more powerful and further)
        Coastal defense - more than 600 km long from enemy landing operations.
        firing range - up to 300 km.
        Flight speed, M 2,6
        Cruise flight height, m ​​14000-15000
        Mass of explosive warhead, kg 200-250
        Launch mass, kg 3000
        1. +1
          21 January 2012 18: 11
          Dimka off, but weren't they put in Syria?> fellow and after all, they may get lost and appear in Iran - slaves such entertainers and specialists on this wink
          1. 0
            21 January 2012 18: 57
            to Syria, yes, I just spoke for Iran.
      3. +3
        21 January 2012 14: 34
        Iran will need more "Torah", at the first stage it is important to repel a massive strike of the Kyrgyz Republic.
      4. 755962
        +1
        22 January 2012 00: 56
        And around him a couple of three s-300 tady oh ...
    4. -16
      21 January 2012 13: 58
      The confusion will begin, look at our vaunted air defense systems, how effective. Although kill, I do not believe in the characteristics attributed to our technology.
      1. andreirib
        -8
        21 January 2012 14: 17
        I agree to smash to smithereens !!!! This is 1000000000 Interest!
        1. +6
          21 January 2012 17: 05
          Maybe yes, maybe not. Here, one citizen wrote once that the USA spent time and money on creating a pen capable of writing in zero gravity, and our cosmonauts wrote in pencil. Now the situation has changed - a lot of our brains have flowed in their direction. You don’t think that they showed you the complexes and will go fight with them. And here you will commit strategically, and you will go happy to sleep. Even a fool will not shine any real trump cards, and one must be a rare boob to be sure that you know the whole situation. The entire military strategy is based on deception.
      2. +1
        21 January 2012 14: 37
        And what can two dozen "Thors" do?
        Now, if they delivered at least 80 more complexes ...
        1. Don
          0
          23 January 2012 13: 25
          Quote: Ivan Tarasov
          And what can two dozen "Thors" do?

          Of course, 29 Tori are not enough, but at least that's something, only Iran actually has no air defense systems. The S-200 and the Cube pose no serious threat to the Pindos Air Force. It was necessary to the Persians 5-7 years ago from the Russian Federation S-300, Pantsir-C1, Tor (still) to purchase, and not to wait when tough sanctions against them impose. And now they have all the hope in their military-industrial complex that it will be able to produce S-300 analogues.
      3. +1
        21 January 2012 15: 42
        And who are you to believe or not to believe? What is a specialist? If yes, then justify, if not, shut up.
        1. azgard
          +1
          21 January 2012 17: 14
          not only char-ki but also trained personnel are important. on him basically everything depends
          1. snek
            +1
            21 January 2012 17: 18
            We will soon find out who was right.
          2. 0
            21 January 2012 18: 16
            azgard, as well as the desire to fight and fortitude. if it is like in Iraq and Libya, then no tori, beeches, s-300 will help. !!!! fellow but if in Somalia, then nude ny fellow
            1. azgard
              0
              23 January 2012 09: 35
              datur you are absolutely right
    5. Nechai
      +8
      21 January 2012 14: 19
      Quote: Rustam09
      Although kill, I do not believe in the characteristics attributed to our technology.

      These characteristics must still be able to use. The main thing is to act as in polygon conditions. Actively carry out COMPREHENSIVE systemic counteraction. In order to successfully DIVE, the spin will have to be worse than in the offensive. If the enemy strikes at your country, then IMMEDIATELY must receive a return line both at home and at its bases located around the World ...
    6. +5
      21 January 2012 14: 54
      Democracy is floating lol
    7. suharev-52
      +5
      21 January 2012 14: 57
      Again disputes _ who is thicker. Guys, it’s very shitty that the escalation of the conflict at our borders is gaining momentum. Pindostanu and this is necessary. And in Syria, the situation is escalating. And this is not good.
      1. +7
        21 January 2012 16: 44
        Agree, this is not good. But this is a fait accompli, and it will have to be adequately answered. And the denial of objective reality is a sign of schizophrenia.
        Therefore, Mr. Sukharev, let us stop moaning, and it’s better to think about how to adequately get out of this situation. Russia, if it is destined to take place, cannot be prevented, therefore, it is necessary to think about 1. minimizing the damage to Russia from these military operations, 2. maximizing the damage to the aggressor, it is advisable to repeat Vietnam to him, 3. try to get some benefits from this war , 4 to maximize the fact that Russian weapons would show themselves in all their glory, with a good advertising effect, otherwise it has not happened a long time ago.
        Everything else - lyrics and snot fist in the face.
    8. 0
      21 January 2012 15: 40
      I believe that all these tricks in the Persian Gulf are needed by the United States to support the pants (dollar)
      1. +3
        21 January 2012 15: 49
        Well, God forbid, that would be so. But the experience of the past years says something else. If these s-uki start to take offense at the lack of democracy in a particular country, and even the dollar needs to be raised, then you should wait and prepare for the worst. I think provocations will begin soon .It is interesting how many of their citizens they are ready to hitch to finish to get an imaginary pretext, as is the case with the WTC towers or more?
    9. Cardamom
      +3
      21 January 2012 15: 43
      Earlier, the aircraft carrier John C. Stennis left the region with a group of other ships. The Americans decided to replace one group of warships at once with two.

      As we can see, despite the replacement of one group with two, in this case we can talk about a planned change in the contingent.
      Upon learning that the United States was withdrawing the aircraft carrier John C. Stennis from the Arabian Sea, Iranian authorities demanded that the White House not to send other aircraft carriers to this region. However, Mr. Panetta (head of the Pentagon) said that the United States did not intend at all to abandon the practice of keeping two aircraft carriers in these waters at once

      The rhetoric of the Iranian authorities once again did not lead to anything and basically, such statements are made for the world community, they say "we are not afraid of anyone," but this does not affect the Americans.
      One of the ships should, according to Panetta, directly patrol the Persian Gulf, and the other - the north of the Arabian Sea.

      Strategic actions aimed at preventing Iran from blocking the Strait of Hormuz after the decision to ban imports of Iranian oil are on the face.

      When fantasizing about some attacks on the American ACG using RCC or something else, you still need to understand that the Americans are simply dreaming of provocations from the throne of Iran, so that with a sense of noble rage and international support, the Persian infrastructure can be blasted.
    10. +1
      21 January 2012 16: 00
      Why Pindos Chinese do not bring freedom from the communist regime? It seems like ideological opponents
      1. 0
        21 January 2012 16: 31
        Quote: cerber
        Why Pindos Chinese do not bring freedom from the communist regime?

        Everything is much simpler. The Americans attack exclusively weak countries, initially. The choice usually falls on countries with weak Air Force and Air Defense. And China with its rather underdeveloped forces can teach the US Army a lesson. China has a fairly strong anti-ship missile. And the number of modern aircraft is enough for retaliatory strike on AUG.
        1. azgard
          0
          21 January 2012 17: 19
          as well as their economies are interconnected, and as far as I know in China there are no serious reserves of natural resources.
    11. +2
      21 January 2012 16: 28
      Quote: cerber
      Why Pindos Chinese do not bring freedom from the communist regime? It seems like ideological opponents
      It seems to be a question of the Armenian radio, I will answer in the same vein:
      Yes, because as a result of such a clash in UWB, Taoism and Buddhism can become the main religion. If the planet is not split, of course, it will become. smile
      1. wall
        0
        22 January 2012 18: 57
        Add a little more. I once heard a very cynical, but truthful version, that America wants to fight China until the last Russian soldier.
        1. Volkhov
          0
          22 January 2012 21: 45
          And with Iran - see the "enemy" at the exercises Center - 2011. We are their penal battalion.
    12. Nechai
      0
      21 January 2012 17: 04
      Quote: APASUS
      Americans attack exclusively weak countries, initially. The choice usually falls on countries with weak Air Force and Air Defense.

      The character of the people attacked CANNOT BE DISCONNECTED - the Vietnamese, I dare to fill, and the Yankees finally piled on the personnel units of the PLA militias - "partisans" in 79g. vpendyurili do not play around!
      1. 0
        21 January 2012 20: 11
        Quote: Nechai
        The nature of the attacked people DO NOT BE ACCOUNTED

        Of course, such moments are always taken into account, so the Americans usually try to wage small victorious wars, like with Grenada. So they practically had to flee Iraq (not that the people drove them out simply for a protracted gamble), they could not pull such a war. This situation is similar to the situation in Afghanistan. Not one country in the world can not stand a direct battle with the U.S. army, but the army against the struggle of the local population is powerless when you have to fight the whole country at once. With their satellites, aircraft, drones, locators and smart bombs.
    13. MAD. 75rus
      +2
      21 January 2012 17: 47
      I think it’s just ours for ours to have a confrontation between the Pindos-Syria and the Persians! First, oil prices are rising, Russia is exporting oil!
      Secondly, with all the noise of the war in the Middle East, our arms were not sold at all! Well, in the third, they didn’t sail to Syria! So, we all the same understand that the Pindos are completely insolent and will not allow a serious conflict either in Persia!
      But out of the blue, the RUSSIAN economy is growing, and the global attitude is changing in a positive direction! Ours are openly opposing the Pindos!
      Therefore, our object world power RUSSIA!
      1. wall
        0
        22 January 2012 19: 04
        Do you think that world power can be achieved by selling oil and weapons ??? It’s good to be a patriot. You can not turn on the brain ......
        1. wvivon
          -1
          22 January 2012 19: 12
          wall,
          what brains sits here one drunkard and stupidly pokes in someone ....... crying
    14. +3
      21 January 2012 17: 50
      Mdya ... The last 10 years of the Pindostana BC look very convincing.
      1. 0
        21 January 2012 18: 30
        Petergutconvincing with whom? with Iraq? Libya? or Afghanistan? fellow in the first 2 generals threw their troops and the country for the loot! in Afghanistan, the NATO liberators themselves scatter away from sin! fellow
        1. -2
          22 January 2012 04: 10
          12 hours. and the pindostan will force us. creepy, but true.
    15. suharev-52
      +2
      21 January 2012 19: 54
      Here, some are even glad that a war could begin. I believe that a snotty schoolboy or not a very smart person can enjoy the war on the borders of our state. Russia should make every effort on the diplomatic front to prevent this conflict. But unfortunately - we are not observing this yet, but I think we will not wait. We have elections. And all efforts are concentrated, one to take the throne, and the second has a headache, and whether the prime minister’s chair will trust him. To rejoice that in the event of a conflict, hydrocarbon prices will soar - this is what my grandmother said in two. But the country can get hemorrhoid for the most I do not want. So we must pray to God that this confrontation is resolved without a major military conflict.
    16. sail52
      +11
      21 January 2012 20: 28
      Spaniards: ... says A-853, please turn 15 degrees south to avoid a collision with us. You are moving right at us, a distance of 25 nautical miles.

      Pendosy: ... we advise you to turn 15 degrees north to avoid a collision with us.

      Spaniards: The answer is no. Repeat, turn 15 degrees south to avoid a collision.

      Pendosy: The captain of the ship of the United States of America speaks to you. Turn 15 degrees north to avoid a collision.

      Spaniards: We do not consider your proposal either possible or adequate; we advise you to turn south by 15 degrees so as not to crash into us.

      Pendosy: CAPTAIN RICHARD JAMES HOWARD SAYS WITH YOU, COMMANDER OF THE USS LINCOLN CARRIER, THE Navy OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECOND OF THE SIZE OF THE MILITARY SHIP AMERICANOS. We are escorted by 2 cruisers, 6 destroyers, 4 submarines and numerous support ships. I DO NOT “ADVISE” YOU, I “ORDER” TO CHANGE YOUR COURSE FOR 15 DEGREES IN THE NORTH. OTHERWISE, WE WILL BE FORCED TO TAKE THE NECESSARY MEASURES TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR SHIP. PLEASE IMMEDIATELY REMOVE OUR COURSE !!!!

      Spaniards: With you fagots, says Juan Manuel Salas Alcantara. We are 2 people. We are accompanied by our dog, dinner, 2 bottles of beer and the canary, which is now sleeping. We are supported by the Cadena Dial de La Coruna radio station and Channel 106, Extreme Situations at Sea. We are not going to turn anywhere, given that we are on land and are the lighthouse of the A-853 of the Finisterra Strait of the Galician coast of Spain. We have no idea what place we have in size among the Spanish lighthouses. You can take all the fucking measures that you think are necessary and do whatever you want to ensure the safety of your fucking ship, which will smash into smithereens on the rocks. Therefore, once again, we strongly recommend that you do the most meaningful thing: change your course 15 degrees south to avoid a collision.
      1. 0
        21 January 2012 21: 11
        Good fun, it seems Zadornov told her. The main thing in the topic.
      2. +1
        21 January 2012 22: 48
        wink I heard somewhere before, but read it again and neighing ...
    17. valery dv
      -8
      21 January 2012 21: 07
      It’s funny for me to read numerous comments. It seems that we’ll * throw caps * be more realistic. By the way, America does not have the slightest desire to attack Russia, and we have plenty of oil and gas, read the press.
      1. Bek
        Bek
        +4
        21 January 2012 22: 24
        Oil is never enough, oil is wanted more and more.
      2. +1
        21 January 2012 22: 40
        The phrase "America does not have the slightest desire to attack Russia" is ridiculous. The desire is there, but the strength ...
      3. 0
        22 January 2012 19: 26
        There may not be a desire to attack, but they will never refuse to keep Russia under their control.
    18. +2
      21 January 2012 23: 00
      May God grant the Iranians the strength to sink all this!
      1. wvivon
        -2
        22 January 2012 18: 37
        maksim,
        I’m afraid that soon there will be less Syria and Iran for 4 buyers of Russian scrap, and if they buy it on credit, then they will fall back on grandmas wink

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