Essah Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 I remember reading a wikipedia article a long time ago about a planned operation for US navy to attack Iran. From what I remember it was a specific US general who was strongly in favor of it, but the President refused it and it never amounted to anything. I don't remember the exact time but I'm fairly certain it was during the cold war era. Does anyone know what this operation was called? I remember thinking it would make a good scenario for DCS when the Persian gulf map came out, but now I can't find it at all.
Zad Fnark Posted October 18, 2018 Posted October 18, 2018 Operation Eagle Claw was the attempt to rescue the hostages. Not so much a plan to "attack" Iran. Things got messed up quickly carrying this out. Questions are a burdon, and answers a prison for one's self.
Silver_Dragon Posted October 18, 2018 Posted October 18, 2018 Operation Earnest Will, protection to the convoys on the "Tankers Wars" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Earnest_Will Operation Prime Chance. SOF operations vs Iran https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Prime_Chance Operation Nimble Archer. Attack vs Two IRGC-operated oil platforms on the "Tankers Wars" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Nimble_Archer Operation Praying Mantis. Attack of Us Navy vs Iranian Mining operations on Persian gulf. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Praying_Mantis For Work/Gaming: 28" Philips 246E Monitor - Ryzen 7 1800X - 32 GB DDR4 - nVidia RTX1080 - SSD 860 EVO 1 TB / 860 QVO 1 TB / 860 QVO 2 TB - Win10 Pro - TM HOTAS Warthog / TPR / MDF
Mr_sukebe Posted October 18, 2018 Posted October 18, 2018 I interesting reading, thanks for the links. They provide a good basis for some missions. 7800x3d, 5080, 64GB, PCIE5 SSD - Oculus Pro - Moza (AB9), Virpil (Alpha, CM3, CM1 and CM2), WW (TOP and CP), TM (MFDs, Pendular Rudder), Tek Creations (F18 panel), Total Controls (Apache MFD), Jetseat
Essah Posted October 18, 2018 Author Posted October 18, 2018 I appreciate the links, genuinely but I'm almost certain it wasn't those. From how I remember it, it was plans to start a carrier based air war against Iran similar to what was waged against Vietnam. Championed by a overzealous admiral or General (I forget).
Lucas_From_Hell Posted October 19, 2018 Posted October 19, 2018 I know what you're talking about, I remember reading about it too! It was called "Operation Window of Opportunity". Here you go: https://warisboring.com/in-1987-a-rogue-u-s-navy-admiral-schemed-for-war-with-iran/
Essah Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 I know what you're talking about, I remember reading about it too! It was called "Operation Window of Opportunity". Here you go: https://warisboring.com/in-1987-a-rogue-u-s-navy-admiral-schemed-for-war-with-iran/ Yes! That's exactly it. Thanks!
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