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Diplomacy usually has a much greater chance of being successful when backed with a visible demonstration of capability and resolve. I'm sure the Iranians are familiar with our capabilities- not sure they are as cognizant of US resolve. I hope we are projecting a very firm and believable image to them and that there is no doubt in Iran or Israel that we will not allow a nuclear armed Iran- The Iranians need to believe it so they stop their program, and the Israeli's need to feel confident so they don't feel compelled to go to war with Iran. Perilous times
http://www.stripes.com/news/in-volatile-gulf-us-emphasizes-diplomacy-as-capabilities-grow-1.190497
http://www.stripes.com/news/in-volatile-gulf-us-emphasizes-diplomacy-as-capabilities-grow-1.190497
A surge of U.S. war power in the Persian Gulf has coincided with increased tensions over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its threats to close the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. military commanders in the region say there is nothing unusual about the deployment of two — and soon three — carrier strike groups and more than half of the U.S. Navy’s minesweepers.
“Any small mistake can be escalated into a conflict now,” Guzanksy said. “It is very tense now. The Gulf is very, very hot. All sides are nearing the finish line and (war) seems closer than ever.”