U.S. Wraps Up Persian Gulf Maneuvers

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ABOARD THE USS JOHN C. STENNIS (AP) -- The United States wrapped up a massive military exercise in the Persian Gulf Wednesday, putting on a show of strength for Iran even as the United Arab Emirates became the second Gulf nation to declare it would not take part in any attack on the Islamic Republic.

The U.S. has denied any intention to attack. But the public refusals of two allies to help could affect U.S. military options or require shifting of resources if tensions did seriously escalate.

Qatar - home to 6,500 U.S. troops and the enormous al-Udeid Air Base, headquarters of all American air operations in the Middle East - said earlier this month it would not permit an attack on Iran from its soil.

The Gulf Cooperation Council, a loose alliance of Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the Emirates, has called on all its members not to support any U.S. action against Iran.

[annabanana]

1. Now get them out of there. . .

I sure as hell don't want any unfortunate accidents in that neighborhood.

[JuniperLea]

2. Interesting development

I thought all of Bushie's buddies in SA and the UAE were behind him! Trouble in paradise?

[IChing]

3. However They did not remove the extra fleets they brought in

for the "games" any proof that they did yet? This is why they had a navy guy head up that theater
When the extra ships brought in the games leave the area then I might believe them.
I don't trust our military.