Essah Posted October 17, 2018 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zad Fnark Posted October 18, 2018 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_Dragon Posted October 18, 2018 Share 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 More news to the front My Rig: AMD Ryzen 7 1800X Eight-Core 3.60 GHz / Crosshair VI Hero / Corsair H115i / 48 GB DDR4 RAM Vergance RGB Pro / GTX-1080 8 GB RAM / HD 1Tb / SSD 2Tb/2x1Tb / Warthog / 2 MDF / TFPR / Track Ir V / Logitech G633 DCS: Roadmap (unofficial): https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=116893 DCS: List of Vacant models: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=4076891#post4076891 Silver_Dragon Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_sukebe Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I interesting reading, thanks for the links. They provide a good basis for some missions. System: 9700, 64GB DDR4, 2070S, NVME2, Rift S, Jetseat, Thrustmaster F18 grip, VPC T50 stick base and throttle, CH Throttle, MFG crosswinds, custom button box, Logitech G502 and Marble mouse. Server: i5 2500@3.9Ghz, 1080, 24GB DDR3, SSD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essah Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas_From_Hell Posted October 19, 2018 Share 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essah Posted October 20, 2018 Author Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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