Watch the water!!!
http:// halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/2228-cruise-missile-strike-groups-in-east-mediterranean-persian-gulf-and-red-sea-for-possible-strike-at-syria
UPDATE 1:45 PM EDT –
I can now confirm USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT aircraft carrier, along with its strike group taken battle positions in the Persian Gulf.
In the Mediterranean Sea, the US 6th Fleet has deployed surface ships and submarine units.
4 US ships: USS Oak Hill, Iwo Jima, USS New York, USNS William Mclean
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Full article:
The United States appears to be preparing a very large strike upon Syria. U.S. Navy Guided Missile Cruisers and Destroyers have been formed into strike groups in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, in the Red Sea and in the Persian Gulf.
Worse: Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) reports US forces have trained terrorists in Syria’s southern de-escalation zone to use chemical weapons and are preparing a false flag attack, 20 tons of chlorine has been delivered to them.
RUSSIAN FM SERGEY LAVROV: THE US, THE UK AND FRANCE ARE NOT FIGHTING SYRIA BY PROXY. US, BRITISH, AND FRENCH SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES ARE ON THE GROUND IN SYRIA DIRECTLY ENGAGING THE SYRIAN ARMY
Editor's Note: This has "DISASTER" written all over it.
More details as they become available. Please check back. . .
UPDATE 12:04 PM EDT –
France's foreign ministry tells reporters to stop all travel to Syria
DANGER: Russia has now said that unlike the last time, they will respond with military force and not only shoot down the missiles, but destroy whatever shot them.
That right there will change everything in an instant if that happens. WWIII WILL kick off, no going back once Russian forces directly attack U.S. forces.
When that happens, it will be on like Donkey Kong.
Satellite images show the USS Theodore Roosevelt strike group in the Persian Gulf
UPDATE 12:35 PM EDT –
Moments ago Russia air defense systems at Khmemeim Air Base in Latakia, Syria intercepted an unidentified object/s over the sea.
2 missiles were launched.
UPDATE 12:55 PM EST –
This is getting serious: Russian Army Chief of Staff says US been preparing sabotage groups at Al Tanf to stage chemical attacks to serve as pretext to attack SYRIA. According to Moscow, some of the subversive groups already transferred to Free Syrian Army (FSA) positions.
MoD claims some chemicals, dozens of detonating fuses disguised as packs of cigarettes been delivered to town of Dariya. More staged attacks being planned in towns of Al Ghabid, Qalb Loze 25 km NW of Idlib to where 20 containers of chlorine been delivered.
UPDATE 1:13 PM EDT –
Whatever the "object" was which was engaged by Russian Missiles fired from Syria, the object was downed successfully. Russia says it
was flying from the northwest.
UPDATE 1:16 PM EDT –
Gen. Gerasimov, head of the Russian Army General Staff, said Russian military would "target any missiles and launchers involved in such an attack" including US
carriers, destroyers.
Some Russian military vessels now en route to Syria.
Moscow makes it clear it is not backing down.
UPDATE 1:19 PM EDT –
Russia directs strong representation to U.S. via diplomatic, military channels due to U.S. threats of strikes at Damascus - Lavrov
via Interfax News Service
ALSO: Astronomical twilight (the last phase) has given way to night in all of Syria, and is sweeping over Cyprus now.
UPDATE 1:36 PM EDT –
France confirms they have made a request to the USA and NATO allies about joint strikes on Syria in relation to alleged chlorine attacks by Assad. Thus, it appears that whatever is being set-up, its likely in response to French requests.
UPDATE 1:45 PM EDT –
I can now confirm USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT aircraft carrier, along with its strike group taken battle positions in the Persian Gulf.
In the Mediterranean Sea, the US 6th Fleet has deployed surface ships and submarine units.
4 US ships: USS Oak Hill, Iwo Jima, USS New York, USNS William Mclean
Not sure of source, Watching the water