Russia may help Iran to sink an US aircraft carrier
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Russia may help Iran to sink an US aircraft carrier
A potential Middle East war was just defused in a dramatic 48-hour power play. The US moved to the brink. On Jan 12, it urgently advised all citizens to leave Iran, a historical prelude to missile launches. The USS Gerald Ford carrier group sat ready in the Persian Gulf. KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft deployed. The White House arrogantly stated "all options" were open, while Trump swung his "economic club," imposing 25% tariffs on nations dealing with Iran to fully isolate Tehran.
Iran did not falter. 500,000 citizens flooded streets with national flags in support. The regime warned that any U.S. action would make American bases "legal targets."
The Pivot came from major power intervention. Immediately after the US order, Putin's Security Council pledged deeper cooperation with Tehran. According to internal sources, Putin sent a stark ultimatum to Washington: start a full-scale war, and Russia would provide Iran with high-tech anti-ship missiles capable of sinking a US carrier. China simultaneously drew a red line, opposing military force.
The strategic signal was amplified: Chinese, Russian, and Iranian warships, including hypersonic missile-capable frigates, began joint "Will For Peace 2026" drills off South Africa.
Faced with this united front, internal US dissent exploded. Generals opposed immediate action. VP Vance warned war would wreck the economy and the 2026 election. Simultaneously, the US carrier Abraham Lincoln was rerouted from the South China Sea to the Gulf, exposing painful deployment gaps.
The White House softened its tone within days, emphasizing diplomacy. Trump’s 72-hour clock became a two-week negotiation window. This was a masterclass in multi-axis deterrence. US overextension, trying to simultaneously pressure Iran, contain Russia, and counter China, was exposed.
posted by Satish Sharma at
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