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[LordRaven]

US ACCUSES IRAN OF ATTACK ON SAUDI TANKERS

Update: Just as everyone with half a frontal lobe had expected, the WSJ reported late on Monday that according to an initial U.S. assessment, “Iran was likely behind the attack” on the two Saudi Arabian oil tankers and two other vessels damaged over the weekend near the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said, a finding that, whether confirmed or not, will certainly inflame military tensions in the Gulf and likely result in a global proxy war that drags in the US, China and Russia. Oh, and that would be the Persian Gulf for those wondering, not the Gulf of Tonkin, which is where another famous False Flag naval incident occurred.

Furthermore, as we predicted would happen on Sunday, this “official assessment”, was the first suggestion by any nation that Iran was responsible for the attack and follows a series of U.S. warnings against “aggression” by Iran or its allies and proxies against military or commercial vessels in the region. Some more details from the WSJ:

The assessment, predictable from a mile away, squares perfectly with CIA veteran Mike Pompeo’s warning from just two days before the alleged attack, in which he said that “The regime in Tehran should understand that any attacks by them or their proxies of any identity against US interests or citizens will be answered with a swift and decisive US response,” the US Secretary of State wrote in a statement warning that Iran should not mistake US “restraint” for a “lack of resolve,” and criticizing Iran for “an escalating series of threatening actions and statements in recent weeks.”

Two days later Iran – according to US officials – staged the most brazen attack on oil tankers in the Straits of Hormuz in years.

https://southfront.org/us-accuses-iran- ... i-tankers/

There's a CT right there raven. That Iran was responsible.

As the article says though, "Just as everyone with half a frontal lobe had expected" so that rules you out. You actually believe it!

The really scary bit Fletch is there are many people .... some on here .... who will actually believe this stuff ... believe that Iran wants to push America into a war where Iran gets destroyed.
Every nation America attacks deserves it according to the bullshit and the likes of Raven will be cheering it on from the sidelines.

I know Jack, frightening really in this age of information at ones fingertips. The problem with the likes of raven and others shouting CT all the time is they don't explain what the conspiracy theory is. It's just become an automatic response to shut down any news or information that is inconvenient or embarrassing.

Why the fuck they are so keen to defend the establishment and the crooks within it remains a mystery.

It's got to the point in this country where a benefit claimant caught fiddling creates more public outrage than the government re-homing Al Nusra terrorists (white helmets) from Syria. The very same people then go on about foreign terrorists and immigration!

Southfront, ran and funded in Russia hey? Agenda? Much! As has been proven and shown before as unreliable and with not much attention to facts = FAIL!

And now GlobalCrappery too? You guys just love to be misled don't you?


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Only Simpletons would keep quoting Southfront and GlobalResearch---and there we are QED case closed Fuckwits!!!

[Fletch]

A Biased Newsguard Honors MintPress with “Red” Rating: Here’s Our Point by Point Response

In January, MintPress was contacted by Jeannie Kamin, a contributor to the news rating site and browser plug-in “Newsguard.” As I, MintPress Editor-in-Chief Mnar Muhawesh, wrote at the time, Kamin had sent “a list of eight loaded questions that were crafted to put me on the defensive and undermine MintPress’ credibility from the get-go. Not only that, but the questions framed MintPress as having a secret agenda aimed at hiding its ownership and funding.”

MintPress subsequently published my full response to Kamin’s inquiries, as well as an investigative report authored by MintPress staff writer Whitney Webb that charted the troubling ties of the Newsguard organization to, among other figures, former CIA Director Michael Hayden, former Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge, and self-described “chief propagandist” for the Obama state department, Richard Stengel. The report was widely circulated and discussed among independent media outlets as well as retarded and Sputnik.

Subsequently, Newsguard CEO Steven Brill brushed off our investigation and went on to suggest that MintPress was a site “secretly supported” by retarded and Sputnik, and some mainstream news sites like Folio asserted that MintPress was a “Kremlin-linked outlet,” a false claim they were later forced to retract.

https://www.mintpressnews.com/a-biased- ... se/258499/

It would appear this is the west's latest way of trying to shut down or discredit news sites that expose their nefarious behaviour and abhorrent war crimes.

Our very own western warriors have been doing the same thing from their armchairs, well, taken in by it anyway...

From the other thread raven.

[LordRaven]

A Biased Newsguard Honors MintPress with “Red” Rating: Here’s Our Point by Point Response

In January, MintPress was contacted by Jeannie Kamin, a contributor to the news rating site and browser plug-in “Newsguard.” As I, MintPress Editor-in-Chief Mnar Muhawesh, wrote at the time, Kamin had sent “a list of eight loaded questions that were crafted to put me on the defensive and undermine MintPress’ credibility from the get-go. Not only that, but the questions framed MintPress as having a secret agenda aimed at hiding its ownership and funding.”

MintPress subsequently published my full response to Kamin’s inquiries, as well as an investigative report authored by MintPress staff writer Whitney Webb that charted the troubling ties of the Newsguard organization to, among other figures, former CIA Director Michael Hayden, former Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge, and self-described “chief propagandist” for the Obama state department, Richard Stengel. The report was widely circulated and discussed among independent media outlets as well as retarded and Sputnik.

Subsequently, Newsguard CEO Steven Brill brushed off our investigation and went on to suggest that MintPress was a site “secretly supported” by retarded and Sputnik, and some mainstream news sites like Folio asserted that MintPress was a “Kremlin-linked outlet,” a false claim they were later forced to retract.

https://www.mintpressnews.com/a-biased- ... se/258499/

It would appear this is the west's latest way of trying to shut down or discredit news sites that expose their nefarious behaviour and abhorrent war crimes.

Our very own western warriors have been doing the same thing from their armchairs, well, taken in by it anyway...

From the other thread raven.

Why do you keep promoting Fake News Propaganda sites to try and bolster your cause? You just look a bigger and bigger moron daily!!!

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Every single site you quote as being the real truth are proven lying propaganda merchants mostly run by and paid for by the Russian Government you absolute moron!
Grow up!

[Fletch]

Mysterious Attacks On Oil Tankers Near Persian Gulf Continue



On June 13, the US Navy’s Fifth fleet said it responded to a distress call by two tankers in the Gulf of Oman. The two ships suffered a “reported attack.”

Reuters cited four anonymous shipping and trade sources said that the two tankers, the Marshal Islands-flagged Front Altair and the Panama-flagged Kokuka Courageous, had been evacuated and the crews were safe.

A statement by the Kokuka Courageous’ management company, BSM Ship Management (Singapore), said 21 crew of the vessel abandoned ship after an incident on board which resulted in damage to the ship’s hull starboard side. The vessel is about 70 nautical miles from the United Arab Emirate (UAE) of Fujairah and about 14 nautical miles from the coast of Iran.

Iran’s Press TV reported that Iranian ships had rescued all of the oil tankers’ 44 crew members.

It is unclear if it actually was an attack, since various anonymous sources cited by MSM claim different scenarios, such as a surface attack, or a magnetic mine exploding.

https://southfront.org/mysterious-attac ... ue-photos/

Iran being blamed already by the usual suspects but strange how a Japanese ship was targeted for attack just as the Japanese Prime Minister is in Iran talking to them...

'But Sir, It’s an American Ship.' 'Never Mind, Hit Her!' When Israel Attacked USS Liberty

'The Americans have findings that show our pilots were aware the ship was American,' a newly published document by the State Archives says

https://www.haaretz.com/us-news/but-sir ... -1.5492908

Someone looking for war with Iran...

[Guest]

How many more economic sanctions can America impose on other nations?

Can't you keep all the anti American shit to one thread jack?

[Rolluplostinspace]

How many more economic sanctions can America impose on other nations?

Can't you keep all the anti American shit to one thread jack?

No there's way to much of it.
Do you honestly believe Iran would do this knowing America have them surrounded and their big brave preident has said he'll totally destroy Iran if they so much as step out of line?

[Cannydc]

So, these ship attacks are no coincidence, who is doing it and why ?

It's either Iran, America or a third party.

I ponder on who would gain most from the destruction of Iran.

The same name just keeps on popping up.

[Grafenwalder]

How many more economic sanctions can America impose on other nations?

Can't you keep all the anti American shit to one thread jack?

Irrespective of whether you agree with Jack and Fletch's views or not guesty, you have to be blind not to see the blatant provocation Trump and Bolton have been indulging. Trump is itching for war and doesn't care how he get's it as long as it's with Iran, Venezuela or North Korea. The worlds bully wants to 'police' the world and as usual UK wags it's tail in subservience to it's 'master'.

Whilst Trump is plain mad and not the brightest bulb in the box, Bolton is a highly dangerous war mongerer who feeds Trump what he wants to hear.

https://www.france24.com/en/20190524-jo ... h-khamenei

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/201 ... uela-trump

[art0hur0moh]

What if Iran Retaliates and Shuts Down the Strait of Hormuz?

The effort on the part of the Trump administration to shut down Iran’s ability to export oil is predicated on the false notion that the rest of the world will fall in lockstep with U.S. policy. But has President Donald Trump really thought through what would happen to the economic health of the world if Iran retaliates, shutting the Strait of Hormuz, through which much of the world’s oil flows daily?

The Trump administration’s push to reduce Iran’s oil exports to zero has entered a new, critical phase, with the United States refusing to extend the waivers it granted six months ago to eight nations, including China, India, Turkey, Japan, and South Korea, to purchase Iranian oil. Moreover, the United States has refused to allow for a “wind-down” period where impacted nations would be able to gradually wean themselves away from Iranian sources of energy. This means that, effective May 1, any nation purchasing oil from Iran will be subjected to punitive U.S. sanctions.

Iran has responded to the American decision not to extend oil waivers in typical fashion, with Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Command (IRGC) naval forces, warning on April 23 that “if Iran’s benefits in the Strait of Hormuz, which according to international rules is an international waterway, are denied, we will close it”.

This threat was clarified the next day, April 24, by Iran’s Foreign Minister, Javad Zarif, who declared “ships can go through the Strait of Hormuz,” noting that

“if the U.S. wanted to continue to observe the rules of engagement, the rules>>>>>>

Ooh look! Yet another tyrannical regime deflecting attention from its failings of its own people by formenting conflict in order to gain some popularity with its disaffected oppressed populace.

"Although the regime managed to crush the protests, it continued to suffer from ensuing factional protests due to its failure to tackle the root causes of the crises in the country. The most important factional protests were by truckers, sugar refinery employees and other workers in Ahvaz, as well as by students, teachers and traders. These protests continued in tandem with other protests led by civil rights groups and political dissidents disillusioned with the prescriptive restrictions imposed on the public sphere by the regime.

Domestic instability further worsened as violence mounted in the areas populated by the country’s long-oppressed minorities, particularly in the Kurdish and Ahwazi Arab regions in the northwest and southwest of the country, as well as in the Baloch regions in the southeast. Separatist groups targeted personnel from the army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), inflicting heavy losses."

http://www.arabnews.com/node/1431831


I pity the people of Iran, they are a clever people ruled by fear alone.

there are no opressed minorities. there are People forcibly being starved of their livelihoods because they are to much competition! western oil production total accounts for less then ten percent the Global market. russia is thirty percent of the global market with argentina being just above. but processing isn't really done. the plastic in the oceans, that is all Your doing! 80-90% no problems!

then there is free trade which isn't, imposing tarffs on foregin Good from third world nations, yet if those weaker nations do as the west did protecting their domestic markets, fines and later sanctions or tariffs are added to the countries exports to europe. the stronger nations You mentioned can withstand the brunt of the sanctions.

smaller nations can't, and very quickly end up in debt for trying to protect their domestic markets, as the west did after the war. sanctions across the board through out eaurope and the u.s. to protect their own domestic markets. if the smaller nations join a coalition on military engagments they are promised aid, in the form of. You let our companys operate with inmpunity, a trade deal or reduced debt. which often ends up worse for the nation from the expence of action demanded.

what, You think the People of the congo faught for resourses. till the western mineing and drilling companies arrived, every Body had their needs met and no one got sick. with minor, rarely Life threatnening scirmishes the People where healthy and well for the most part. there isn't a state or nation across the Planet that the u.s.a. (how often do You hear the term used is another indication of deseption, same with u.k.g.b that is what was ritten that is what We where taught and that is the law of the land!) and europe are not imposing some sort of punitive action against. they have to buy or sell at prices dictated in the countries that impose the measures. there is no free trade!

I had on last point that can't be disputed, but forgot it at this time. You can't look at these nations through a shallow range of the spectrum and hope to see what is. You are basically colour blind. ever since opium production was made illegal and oil drilling nationalised (not private british then later u.s.) iran has become the World greatest threat according to? I will tell You, the demos, a private consulting group responsible for advising the u.s. and british (some europe, france is the u.k!) on foreign policy! the family that runs the organisation are iranian, expelled for opium production and smugling (the ran a shipping fleet to hong kong) pre 50s.

what is infant mortality if You include abortions post second trimester? and what is the homeless numbers in relation to g.d.p?

[art0hur0moh]

the standard measure throughout the twentieth centuary for economic and over all well being of a nation state was infant mortality! after 18 weeks a baby is viable by western standards!

[Rocthedog]

What if Iran Retaliates and Shuts Down the Strait of Hormuz?

The effort on the part of the Trump administration to shut down Iran’s ability to export oil is predicated on the false notion that the rest of the world will fall in lockstep with U.S. policy. But has President Donald Trump really thought through what would happen to the economic health of the world if Iran retaliates, shutting the Strait of Hormuz, through which much of the world’s oil flows daily?

The Trump administration’s push to reduce Iran’s oil exports to zero has entered a new, critical phase, with the United States refusing to extend the waivers it granted six months ago to eight nations, including China, India, Turkey, Japan, and South Korea, to purchase Iranian oil. Moreover, the United States has refused to allow for a “wind-down” period where impacted nations would be able to gradually wean themselves away from Iranian sources of energy. This means that, effective May 1, any nation purchasing oil from Iran will be subjected to punitive U.S. sanctions.

Iran has responded to the American decision not to extend oil waivers in typical fashion, with Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Command (IRGC) naval forces, warning on April 23 that “if Iran’s benefits in the Strait of Hormuz, which according to international rules is an international waterway, are denied, we will close it”.

This threat was clarified the next day, April 24, by Iran’s Foreign Minister, Javad Zarif, who declared “ships can go through the Strait of Hormuz,” noting that

“if the U.S. wanted to continue to observe the rules of engagement, the rules>>>>>>

They tried that years ago, by spreading mines across the straights leading into the Arabian Gulf. The Brits, The French, The Americans, The Australians flooded the area with minesweepers. Plus added a few fast warships and the Iranians fucked off. The protection of the oil from the area suddenly comes up on the fast track of protection. Oh, I forgot Bahrain is the American Navy and Nato HQ. No problem there. Iran got away with limpet mining a couple of vessels. That will slow down, the Dubai dry dock built by Sheik Rashid the then ruler of Dubai. Will get some added business.
Fujairah and Khor Fa Khan which are major ports on the East Coast of the UAE, at the head of the entrance to the gulf will suddenly fill up with western foreign naval vessels and personnel. No need to worry about Iran blocking the straights of Hormuz, will not happen.

[Fletch]

What if Iran Retaliates and Shuts Down the Strait of Hormuz?

The effort on the part of the Trump administration to shut down Iran’s ability to export oil is predicated on the false notion that the rest of the world will fall in lockstep with U.S. policy. But has President Donald Trump really thought through what would happen to the economic health of the world if Iran retaliates, shutting the Strait of Hormuz, through which much of the world’s oil flows daily?

The Trump administration’s push to reduce Iran’s oil exports to zero has entered a new, critical phase, with the United States refusing to extend the waivers it granted six months ago to eight nations, including China, India, Turkey, Japan, and South Korea, to purchase Iranian oil. Moreover, the United States has refused to allow for a “wind-down” period where impacted nations would be able to gradually wean themselves away from Iranian sources of energy. This means that, effective May 1, any nation purchasing oil from Iran will be subjected to punitive U.S. sanctions.

Iran has responded to the American decision not to extend oil waivers in typical fashion, with Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Command (IRGC) naval forces, warning on April 23 that “if Iran’s benefits in the Strait of Hormuz, which according to international rules is an international waterway, are denied, we will close it”.

This threat was clarified the next day, April 24, by Iran’s Foreign Minister, Javad Zarif, who declared “ships can go through the Strait of Hormuz,” noting that

“if the U.S. wanted to continue to observe the rules of engagement, the rules>>>>>>

They tried that years ago, by spreading mines across the straights leading into the Arabian Gulf. The Brits, The French, The Americans, The Australians flooded the area with minesweepers. Plus added a few fast warships and the Iranians fucked off. The protection of the oil from the area suddenly comes up on the fast track of protection. Oh, I forgot Bahrain is the American Navy and Nato HQ. No problem there. Iran got away with limpet mining a couple of vessels. That will slow down, the Dubai dry dock built by Sheik Rashid the then ruler of Dubai. Will get some added business.
Fujairah and Khor Fa Khan which are major ports on the East Coast of the UAE, at the head of the entrance to the gulf will suddenly fill up with western foreign naval vessels and personnel. No need to worry about Iran blocking the straights of Hormuz, will not happen.

When?

How do you attach a limpet mine to a moving ship Roc?

"A mine doesn’t damage a ship above sea level," said Yutaka Katada, president of Kokuka Sangyo, the owner and operator of the vessel. "We aren’t sure exactly what hit, but it was something flying towards the ship," he said.

[Fletch]

Japanese tanker owner contradicts U.S. officials over explosives used in Gulf of Oman attack

The Japanese owner of a tanker attacked in the Gulf of Oman claimed Friday that it was struck by a flying projectile, contradicting reports by U.S. officials and the military on the source of the blast.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/51768.htm

[Fletch]

Mike Pompeo Blames Iran for Tanker Attack Without Single Shred of Evidence

In a press conference that immediately evoked memories of the lead-up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday claimed Iran was behind alleged attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman without presenting one single shred of evidence.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/51764.htm

[Rolluplostinspace]

Mike Pompeo Blames Iran for Tanker Attack Without Single Shred of Evidence

In a press conference that immediately evoked memories of the lead-up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday claimed Iran was behind alleged attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman without presenting one single shred of evidence.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/51764.htm

The majority of the public will just nod their heads eyes glazed over and repeat .... it was Iran wot dunnit it was Iran.
There'll be many a response on here that will be similar.
Iran attack Japanese oil tanker while hosting Japanese prime minister ....