Trump prepares for Iran war.

[Bobby]

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-48235940

US sends Patriot missile system to Middle East amid Iran tensions.
11 May 2019




The US is sending a Patriot missile-defence system to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran.

A warship, USS Arlington, with amphibious vehicles and aircraft on board, will also join the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group in the Gulf.

And US B-52 bombers have arrived at a base in Qatar, the Pentagon said.

The US said the moves were a response to a possible threat to US forces in the region by Iran, without specifying. Iran dismissed the claim as nonsense.

[Bobby]

It's very strange to send B-52s into that theatre.
They would be shot down in 5 minutes over Iranian territory.
Maybe they are platforms for cruise missiles?

[Texan]

They are capable of launching cruise missiles. I’m sure Iran’s SAM sites would be taken out minutes after being turned on.

[Bobby]

They are capable of launching cruise missiles.
I’m sure Iran’s SAM sites would be taken out minutes after being turned on.

Except that Iran has 100s if not 1000s of SAM sites.
Looks like a new Mid East war.

[Black Orchid]

I don't know where you heard that number but it's a gross exaggeration Bobby.

[Bobby]

I don't know where you heard that number but it's a gross exaggeration Bobby.

You reckon?
I've seen many videos of Iran's complex air defence system.
It looks very powerful to me.

[Bobby]

Donald will do what Bibi tells him.

https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/10/poli ... index.html


US deploying more Patriot missiles to Middle East, amid Iranian threats
Barbara Starr-Profile-Image

By Barbara Starr and Ryan Browne, CNN

Updated 2126 GMT (0526 HKT) May 10, 2019

[Black Orchid]

A few years ago they had 30 something SAM sites so I very much doubt they now number into the thousands. Besides the US would know where they all are.

[brian ross]

As of 2014, Iran had 41 SAM sites.

For a good history of the Iranian Air Defence system, see here.

[Bobby]

As of 2014, Iran had 41 SAM sites.

For a good history of the Iranian Air Defence system, see here.

If you look at the 2nd link there are
well over 1000 SAMs on the topic
Air-Defense Missile Systems

I just added it up.
2379 SAM systems.