But Russia is infamous for lying, for propaganda. There may or may not be deception behind this claim by Russian intelligence. Can't really trust the Russians.
Story here.
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MOSCOW, March 27 (RIA Novosti) - Russian military intelligence services are reporting a flurry of activity by U.S. Armed Forces near Iran's borders, a high-ranking security source said Tuesday.
"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.
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Interesting, related:
Saudi Arabia is reportedly preparing to counter any 'radioactive hazards' which may result from a US strike on Iran's nuclear plants.
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Popular government-guided Saudi newspaper Okaz recently reported that the Saudi Shura Council approved of nuclear fallout preparation plans only a day after US Vice President Dick Cheney met with the Kingdom's high ranking officials, including King Abdullah.
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With the sudden resignation of Admiral William Fallon, a high-ranking US military official who was a fierce critic of White House war rhetoric against Iran, and reports of the recent deployment of a US nuclear submarine in the Persian Gulf; there is speculation that Washington is moving forward with yet another war plan in the oil-rich Middle East.
Again, who can trust an Iranian media outlet, or a Saudi media outlet? But this combined with the Russian report, plus the Iranian and Saudi reports does pique the interest.
Guess it's time to watch the American MSM a bit more closely to see whether they're on top of it, if, indeed, it's true. No worries about tipping off the enemy in case it is; as, if they're reporting it, then they already are aware anyway.
And, from the DEBKA FILE:
US Military Option on Iran Is Back on the Table
