RIA Novosti - Russia - Russian intelligence sees U.S. military buildup on Iran border

"....The latest military intelligence data point to heightened U.S. military preparations for both an air and ground operation against Iran," the official said, adding that the Pentagon has probably not yet made a final decision as to when an attack will be launched.
He said the Pentagon is looking for a way to deliver a strike against Iran "that would enable the Americans to bring the country to its knees at minimal cost."

He also said the U.S. Naval presence in the Persian Gulf has for the first time in the past four years reached the level that existed shortly before the invasion of Iraq in March 2003...."
 

World Tribune.com -- U.S. Gulf exercise largest since 2003 invasion of Iraq

"If there is strong presence, then it sends a clear message that you better be careful about trying to intimidate others," said Capt. Bradley Johanson, commander of the USS John C. Stennis aircraft carrier. "Iran has adopted a very escalatory posture with the things that they have done."
 
 
 
 

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