Image: An Iranian flag flutters, in this image released Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 taken at an undisclosed location in Iran, that shows a missile prior to the test firing by Iranian armed forces. Photo: APFrom Jerusalem Post:
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has deployed mobile ground-to-air and ground-to-sea missile batteries in the Strait of Hormuz and other areas in the Persian Gulf, a senior Iranian official was quoted by Al Watan as saying on Tuesday.
The source told the Saudi-based newspaper that the move was made after Iran received reports that the US and Israel were preparing to attack the Islamic republic's nuclear facilities.
Meanwhile, Revolutionary Guard Commander Mohammad Ali Jafari warned of the military and non-military threats facing Iran.
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My Comment: This is not the first time that the Iranians have issued an alert that makes them position their anti-air assets in the region. While they cite an Israeli/U.S. preparation for an attack .... I think this has more to do with internal Iranian politics than what is happening outside of Iran. Iran's Presidential election is very tight, and the existing Government is positioning themselves as being the best group to protect the country's interest. Having these "alerts" only helps to solidify their support among their base.
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