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2021-06-02 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Iran's largest warship catches fire, sinks in Gulf of Oman

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Posted by Frank G 2021-06-02 06:26|| || Front Page|| [11137 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Iran

#1 Odd that good news keeps coming from Iran.

There must be a Jinn, out there.

Posted by Bobby 2021-06-02 07:08|| 2021-06-02 07:08|| Front Page Top

#2 Was the fire preceded by a large explosion? Say 2000 pounds worth.

Posted by Flaising Omeling6076 2021-06-02 07:17|| 2021-06-02 07:17|| Front Page Top

#3 Now what did I do with that Jewish Space Laser pic?

Posted by Mercutio 2021-06-02 07:51|| 2021-06-02 07:51|| Front Page Top

Posted by DarthVader 2021-06-02 08:08|| 2021-06-02 08:08|| Front Page Top

#5 Someone pull the plug out of the bathtub?

Posted by CrazyFool 2021-06-02 09:54|| 2021-06-02 09:54|| Front Page Top

#6 Darned rockets!

Posted by Skidmark 2021-06-02 10:35|| 2021-06-02 10:35|| Front Page Top

#7 Meanwhile, the only two seaworthy ones (apparantly), have been making their way down the east coast of Africa, seemingly headed for Venezuela. Or so it's said.

Posted by ed in texas 2021-06-02 10:57|| 2021-06-02 10:57|| Front Page Top

#8 Venezuela, huh? Long trip, I wish them luck...

Posted by M. Murcek 2021-06-02 11:06|| 2021-06-02 11:06|| Front Page Top

#9 Israel's Stealth F35I Fighter Jets. Iran's worst nightmare?

(Link)

Posted by Ebbomoger Speaking for Boskone4589 2021-06-02 13:06|| 2021-06-02 13:06|| Front Page Top

#10 Fire's out.

Posted by swksvolFF 2021-06-02 13:56|| 2021-06-02 13:56|| Front Page Top

#11 There are reports of an explosion in the engine room.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2021-06-02 14:26|| 2021-06-02 14:26|| Front Page Top

#12 Re #10: If the article yesterday about a couple of Iranian pilots being smashed against the hanger roof by their F-4, then yes, it goes far beyond a nightmare. Just stay in the hanger, Reza, it's safer.

Posted by Mercutio 2021-06-02 18:48|| 2021-06-02 18:48|| Front Page Top

#13 The F4 has been in service since 1961. Israel not only owned them at one time and modifced them somewhat. Sounds like they found a way to modify Iran's F4 Pilot Eject to be "all encompassing".

Posted by Ebbomoger Speaking for Boskone4589 2021-06-02 19:05|| 2021-06-02 19:05|| Front Page Top

#14 I believe the ejecty plane from yesterday was an F-5.

Is it possible that catching fire and sinking was all part of a training drill? I know nothing about Iranian naval tactics, but there is a saying about "train like you fight, fight like you train". The next time festivities jump off for the Persians, I would expect the navy to be doing a lot of catching fire and sinking, so this could be good practice.

Snark o’the Day, question format.

Posted by SteveS 2021-06-02 19:34|| 2021-06-02 19:34|| Front Page Top

#15 Damage control, damage control, damage control. It has to be built into the design of the ship, and drilled into the crew. Yes, a fire, especially at sea, can get away from you, but crews need to practice, practice, practice for emergencies.

Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2021-06-02 19:55|| 2021-06-02 19:55|| Front Page Top

#16 Plus just think of all that practice of abandoning ship.

Posted by Slappy 2021-06-02 20:31|| 2021-06-02 20:31|| Front Page Top

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