WWIII: US and Israel deploy troops for Iran War, China tells Navy to prepare for combat - SCGNews
US deploys troops in Israel for Iran war The drill entitled "Austere Challenge 12" will involve the installation of troops near Iran's neighboring Strait of Hormuz, the reinforcing of nearby nations with US weapons, and the deployment of thousands of American troops into Israel. The Jerusalem Post quotes US Commander Lt.-Gen Frank Gorenc as saying the drill is not just an "exercise" but also a "deployment" that will involve "several thousand American soldiers" heading to Israel. rt.com This drill comes on the heels of escalating tension between Iran the US over Iran's recent Naval Drill demonstrating their capability to close off the strait of Hormuz. Iran announced on Friday that they intend to hold further drills in the coming weeks as well. rt.com www.nytimes.com In parallel to these events the Arab League has decided to Press for a UN no fly zone over Syria. Syria is a strong ally of Iran and the two countries are bound by mutual defense treaties. www.telegraph.co.uk Such escalating naval tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, which is the world's most important oil route shed a new light on comments made by Chineses President Hu Jintao on December 7th when he urged the country's navy today to prepare for military combat and advance naval modernisation.. The navy should "accelerate its transformation and modernisation in a sturdy way, and make extended preparations for military combat in order to make greater contributions to safeguard national security and world peace ...
