Randahl FinkMar 18

According to AIS tracking data obtained by CNN, the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli was nearing Singapore Tuesday morning, which means the US marines onboard will reach Iran early next week.

The ship could play a key role in an assault on Kharg island (Irans Oil distribution terminal), or the Iranian coast line.

The 257 meter long vessel normally travels alongside multiple smaller warships and carries several types of modern aircraft including F-35B fighter jets and Osprey helicopters.

Show threadD2Mar 18
@randahl what exactly is the strategic advantage of a 1000-foot ship in the new era of drone-centric tactics?
Show threadRandahl Fink
@cascheranno being able to deploy 2500 marines anywhere on the the coast really fast.
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Show threadGiuppyjoe 🇺🇦🇪🇺Mar 18
@randahl @cascheranno will 2500 men suffice to any tactical action? Iran have some days to assess its defences (either on Hormuz or Kharg)