By Micah Halpern
I've Been Thinking:
Iran claims it is in the midst of the largest military maneuver in their history.
The Iranians are saying that this maneuver is taking place over six days, on land, air and sea, using 13000 personnel and covering 2.2 million square kilometers.
The general in charge of the operation, General Hasham Allah Malka, said that the exercise is an "Important message of peace to our friendly neighbors, but also a show of force regarding our defense abilities which sends a message to our enemies."
The operation is called "Mohammed Rasoulallah" which means, "Mohammed the Messenger of God."
The maneuver will cover sea areas in the Indian Ocean and in the Gulf of Aden. Iran has been active in the Gulf of Aden in the battle against the rise of piracy that has plagued that region.
The entire exercise, which will conclude on December 30, will end with a parade.
When Iran presents its weapons and its military, we must sit up and watch very carefully. We must compare what the Iranians say is happening with what our intel is telling us and with what the Iranians have said in the past.
We try to correctly assess the capabilities of Iran. We can never take their pronouncements at face value.
Micah@MicahHalpern.com
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