Showing posts with label sabotage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sabotage. Show all posts

Wednesday, 24 July 2019

The Israeli involvement in the sabotaging of oil tankers

Israeli Submarines 

Sabotaged Oil Tankers in 

Gulf of Oman

By baronmaya

 
It is known that the USA has for long had a comprehensive and combined plan with Israelto attack Iranian targets with huge, non-nuclear, bunker-busting, 10 ton, GBU-43  air-blast bombs capable of destroying the deepest underground  installations.
It is also known that the Israeli military have been an integral part of that US plan to first cripple the Iranian economy with global oil sanctions and then to initiate an air and sea attack against the Iranian state and its people.
But first, a credible excuse was required.  That excuse was orchestrated jointly by a belligerent Trump and Netanyahu, this week, when two oil tankers were structurally damaged by limpet mines, off the coast of Oman.
The sabotage was immediately blamed upon Iran by US Secretary of State, Michael Pompeowithout any evidence whatsoever.
However, the state actor concerned was, almost certainly, not Iran but very probably the Israeli navy with its state-of-the-art, German-built, nuclear-armed submarines,covertly patrolling the deep waters of the Gulf.
The deliberate sabotaging of four shipping tankers in the Gulf and the too obvious accusations against Iran, indicate that US-Israeli plans for a combined attack against the Iranian state are now fairly imminent.
These are very dangerous times, indeed, with an unpredictable and unstable US President determined to instigate a war in the Middle East with a committed partner who has long wanted to destroy Iran in its own bid for regional dominance.
If the conflict materializes and there is an attack against Iran by combined US-Israeli forces, then oil prices could double overnight with devastating global consequences upon all but America who is self-sufficient in oil.
Global Research / ABC Flash Point WW III News 2019.

Monday, 13 May 2019

Massive explosions reported in UAE's Port of Fujiarah


Two competing narratives on explosions at or near Fujairah port in the UAE

Last night as I was retiring this came across my Facebook feed.

The origin of the report of massive explosions in the UAE's port of Fujiarah was the Lebanese-based, pro-Iran al-Fedayeen.

This is their report:  

https://english.almasirah.net/details.php?es_id=6868&cat_id=2&fbclid=IwAR2rjqG4B-yHkOpwdYUrt-purRLuS7XIfggfVoe3IMlZcMyW0bDnl1fVMJM

The story was carried by Russian Sputnik news.

Lebanon-Based Media Claims Blasts Rock Fujairah Port, UAE Officials Deny Reports


12 May, 2019

Several heavy explosions occurred early on Sunday in the port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, a number of media reports say. The reports, citing eyewitnesses, further suggested that American and French warplanes have been seen flying over the port at the time of the incident.

According to the Emirati Foreign Ministry, four merchant vessels had been targeted by "acts of sabotage" in Gulf waters off its coast.

"Four commercial, civilian trading vessels of various nationalities this morning suffered acts of sabotage off the UAE's eastern coast," the statement reads.

The government of Fujairah denied on Sunday media reports about several heavy explosions taking place at the emirate's port, insisting that the port is functioning as usual.

"The press service of the Fujairah government denied media reports about powerful explosions in the emirate's port earlier this day and confirmed that ship traffic is as usual," the state-run WAM news agency reports.

Earlier in the day, the Lebanon-based al-Mayadeen broadcaster said, citing local media that several heavy explosions occurred in the port of Fujairah.

The blasts were heard between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. local time (00:00 — 03:00 GMT), the broadcaster reported, adding that from seven to 10 oil tankers were in flames. The broadcaster continued by saying that the real cause of the incident has still been unknown.

Other reports, citing eyewitnesses, suggested that American and French warplanes have been seen flying over the port at the time of the incident.


Currently, there's no information on possible casualties, while the authorities haven't commented on the incident yet.


​The port of Fujairah is the only multi-purpose port on the Eastern seaside of the country and is connected to all other emirates within 300 km. The port stands some 70 nautical miles from the Strait of Hormuz, thus becoming increasingly important amid Iran's threat to close the strait

In July 2012, the UAE began utilising the Habshan-Fujairah oil pipeline from the Habshan fields in Abu Dhabi to the Fujairah, effectively bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.

Currently, the UAE is building the world's largest crude oil storage facility in Fujairah, capable of storing up to 14 million barrels of oil.

DETAILS TO FOLLOW

As of last night the Emirates authorities were denying the story and saying the port was operating normally.


A few hours later they were admitting that four commercial ships had been subjected to sabotage outside the port in the Persian Gulf with a strong implication that Iran was somehow to blame whereas the original reports were of western jets flying over just before the explosions.


Despite that , there were "no injuries or fatalities on board the vessels and that there had been no spillage of harmful chemicals or fuel".

Four commercial ships subjected to sabotage operations near UAE territorial waters, no fatalities or injuries reported


ABU DHABI, 12th May, 2019 (WAM) -- Four commercial ships were subjected to sabotage operations today, 12th May, near UAE territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman, east of Fujairah, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MOFAIC, has announced.

The Ministry said that the concerned authorities have taken all necessary measures, and are investigating the incident in cooperation with local and international bodies.

It said that there had been no injuries or fatalities on board the vessels and that there had been no spillage of harmful chemicals or fuel.

The MOFAIC statement said that the carrying out acts of sabotage on commercial and civilian vessels and threatening the safety and lives of those on board is a serious development. It called on the international community to assume its responsibilities to prevent such actions by parties attempting to undermine maritime traffic safety and security.

The Ministry also described as ‘baseless and unfounded’ rumours earlier today, 12th May, of incidents taking place within the Port of Fujairah, saying that operations within the port were under way as normal, without any interruption.


https://www.presstv.com/Detail/2019/05/12/595783/UAE-fujairah-sabotage-vessel

As of last night the Emirates authorities were denying the story and saying the port was operating normally.


RT seems to be going with the subsequent UAE version of events.


As of now there seems to be no mention of this incident in the western media and neighboring Qatar's al Jazeera came up with this report.

https://www.rt.com/news/459169-uae-ships-sabotage-iran/?fbclid=IwAR2y5VuREDbPYg0ZkbFB2S4SJzFNX7zP9unDJk4elpHwzoKQQ6OdaZuGtLc

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/air-carrier-gulf-target-threat-iran-commander-190512201027254.html?fbclid=IwAR20m0_yRLmjSLXUF2OKXrbODW_e4ZrU1bUBokX_pzSWknpRP_LBucX3ouY

Russ Fort is always a good source to go to for background, along with South Front and al-Masdar News.

https://www.fort-russ.com/2019/05/unconfirmed-reports-american-french-air-force-attack-on-7-oil-tankers-at-uae-part-of-al-fujairah/

Kudos to Steven Lookner who reported on this on Agenda Free TV when no one in the West was touching the item.


Last but not least this is the Defcon alert status today.
https://www.defconlevel.com/current-level.php

Wednesday, 28 November 2018

Were UK and Ukrainian special forces trying to blow up the bridge at Kerch?


When I first heard about the events at the entrance to the Sea of Azov 2 days ago I immediately thought of this article below from May this year, although I could not remember the details:

Ukraine should blow up Putin's Crimea bridge
Ukraine should now destroy elements of the bridge.

While that course of action would be an escalation against Putin and one that would almost certainly spark Russian retaliation, this bridge is an outrageous affront to Ukraine's very credibility as a nation. Of course, from Putin's perspective that's the whole point. The bridge cost Russia's near-bankrupt government billions of dollars, but it offers Putin a formal physical and psychological appropriation of Ukrainian territory.

Fortunately Ukraine has the means to launch air strikes against the bridge in a manner that would render it at least temporarily unusable. Because of its significant length, the Ukrainian air force could strike the bridge while mitigating the risk of casualties by those traversing it.

It is not at all difficult to believe the following story although at this stage it is mostly speculation for which there is no direct evidence.

I suspect that further evidence for this will come out in the next few days although it is possible that the Russian authorities may decide not to reveal the details of this heinous act  as it would provide "irrefutable proof of an ATTEMPTED, unprovoked, sneak-attack-nuclear-strike upon Russia Territory" 

Countries have gone to war for far less than this. 

Report that British and Ukrainian special forces were intercepted by Russian intelligence trying to blow up the Kerch Bridge




Hal Turner is saying that:

COVERT INTEL is buzzing with word that a NATO Special Atomic Demolition Munition (SADM), a Diver deployable device, was being transported by Ukrainian and British Special Forces to the Kerch Strait to be used against the Crimean bridge. 
Find information on the Special Atomic Demolition Munitions (SADM) HERE

He is reporting that the Russian intelligence authorities became aware of the plans and they were tracking the device was  loaded onto a Ukrainian Tug (escorted by 5 warships!! - 3 in the Black Sea, including one NATO vessel, and 2 waiting in the Sea of Azov).
According to this version of events ground attack jets and Helicopter gunships, plus a warship armed with Anti-Submarine Missiles and Torpedoes were waiting for the Ukrainians.
This is the first time that force has been used by the Russians since the events in Crimea in 2014, and they  have never blockaded the Sea of Azov.
It would have to be asked why the Russians would use such a degree of force
"just for a tug and a few old Ukrainian ships."
Russia is used to frequent provocations from the Ukrainians (to little effect)  but this time Russia decided to ACT.
Hal Turner says that:
An SADM explosion would have brought down the bridge and melted the foundations, but would have looked like a conventional IED blast from above, due to the underwater detonation and relatively low yield of less than 1KT.

This was a WW3 level provocation STOPPED by the Russian FSB and Special Forces!
 He is saying that the device may have come from the UK.
We have seeing incredibly aggressive and febrile rhetoric from Britain (second-to-none)

Device thrown overboard?
Further, Turner reports that he has indications ("intell") that the Ukrainians panicked when they realized the Russian vessels were coming to intercept them, and they THREW THE DEVICE OVERBOARD!   
The area is now full of vessels and scuba divers trying to find "a functional - albeit low yield - nuclear bomb" might be.
Just imagine for a minute if the Russians find what they are looking for.
The stakes on this are very high.  If such a device is found, that would be irrefutable proof of an ATTEMPTED, unprovoked, sneak-attack-nuclear-strike upon Russia Territory.


Why Poroshenko called for immediate martial law

According to Turner's reporting "intell" are saying and it makes some sense to speculate that all this is the reason Ukraine pancked and enacted immediate Martial law, calleling up Reserve troops, and is deploying those reserves to areas bordering Russia.  
They fear a land invasion as retaliation for what took place

Russia has undertaken increasied security measures: Zakharova

Official spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, commenting on the incident with the Ukrainian ships in the Kerch Strait, said that Moscow had taken increased security measures in connection with threats to destroy the Crimean Bridge.

The Russian side has taken increased security measures, and especially given the calls for the destruction, undermining, and so on of the Kerch bridge,” she said.

The diplomat also did not rule out new provocations by the Ukrainian authorities. According to her, Kiev is not able to control not only what is happening in foreign territorial waters, but also not able to dominate the territory of Ukraine.
Also, the representative of the Foreign Ministry, speaking on the TV channel "Russia 1", said that Moscow regrets the refusal of the UN Security Council to hold an urgent meeting on the situation in the Kerch Strait.
The following has come out from Vesti in the last hour or so.