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Иранские военные по ошибке уничтожили крылатой ракетой собственный корабль - около 37 человек погибли. Видео
The Iranian military mistakenly destroyed its own ship with a cruise missile - about 37 people were killed. Video
The Iranian military mistakenly destroyed their own ship.
The Iranian military, conducting maneuvers, fired an anti-ship cruise missile at its own naval vessel. As a result of a tactical missile hitting the ship, the ship, along with 37 sailors on Board, was destroyed – according to preliminary data, all those on the ship were killed.
At the moment, there is information that the reason for everything was an error – the Iranian military confused the target ship with a real ship, and after confirming that the target was detected, they received a command to destroy it. It is reported that the missile left no chance for anyone on Board, turning the ship into a pile of debris.
At the disposal of the resource Avia.pro there is information that we are talking about a logistics ship "Konarak", while Iran itself denies the death of so many people, noting that in fact, the victim of the Iranian military was only one crew member, although given the size of the ship, its real crew can actually reach 30-40 people.
The Iranian media has not yet explained the reasons why such a mistake was made, however, experts note that such actions on the part of the military are completely unacceptable.
"As a result of this mistake, people were killed, and no one can rule out the possibility that the next time the Iranian military mistakenly does not fire missiles at a foreign ship. This situation was already observed when Iran mistakenly destroyed a Ukrainian passenger airliner, " the expert notes.
According to preliminary data, this is an Iranian anti-ship cruise missile C-802 Noor.
Иранские военные по ошибке уничтожили крылатой ракетой собственный корабль - около 37 человек погибли. Видео
angelburst29
The Living Force
A terrible accident and loss of Life? Imagine ... how different life would be - if Countries didn't have to prepare "for possible War"?
Another article by American media:
19 dead as Iran warship hit by 'friendly fire' in tense Gulf
May 10, 2020 - Tehran (AFP) - An Iranian warship was hit by a "friendly fire" missile during naval exercises, killing 19 sailors, state media and the army said Monday, amid tensions with the US in Gulf waters.
The Konarak was struck on Sunday afternoon near Bandar-e Jask, off the southern coast of the Islamic republic, state television's website said. "The vessel was hit after moving a practice target to its destination and not creating enough distance between itself and the target," it said.
Nineteen crewmen were killed and 15 injured in an "accident" during the exercises, the armed forces said, without elaborating.
Tasnim news agency said in an English-language tweet that the missile was fired by another Iranian warship.
The Konarak had been hit by "'friendly fire' after Moudge-class frigate 'Jamaran' accidentally shot (it) with a missile during live firing exercise in Jask area of #PersianGulf waters".
The 15 injured were hospitalised in Sistan and Baluchistan, said Mohammad-Mehran Aminifard, head of the province's medical university.
Here's All That's Left Of Iranian Navy Ship Struck By Missile In Friendly Fire Tragedy (Updated)
The naval support ship was laying targets for a training exercise when an anti-ship missile fired from an Iranian frigate slammed into it.
Details still remain limited at this time, but what we know is that an Iranian live-fire naval training event went horribly wrong in the Gulf of Oman when one of the country's own naval vessels was struck by an anti-ship cruise missile on Sunday. The mistake has killed at least 19 Iranian sailors and wounded 15 more. A support ship named Konarak was placing targets for other ships to use for the exercise when the missile, a C-802 Noor, made a direct hit on the vessel.
Images show the vessel's entire upper structure obliterated by the inadvertent strike.
Below is what the Konarak looked like in better days. Note the ship can be equipped with drones and its own anti-ship missiles. Iran often bolts on these types of modular capabilities to auxiliary craft for testing and to increase its number of missionized hulls as it sees fit.
The launching warship is said to have been the Moudge class frigate Jamaran. The ship, which was put into service just a decade ago, is one of Iran's most advanced surface combatants and packs a quartet of C-802 Noors, which is a derivative of the very common YJ-83 Chinese radar-guided anti-ship missiles with a range of roughly 65 miles.
Mohammad Sadegh Heydari/Wikicommons
The Jamaran. Note the two twin box launchers amidships that house the C-802 anti-ship missiles.
The incident took place near the port city of Jask, in the upper Gulf of Oman, not far from the tumultuous Strait of Hormuz. The waters off Jask have been the site of a number of violent events over the last year, including the shooting down of a U.S. Global Hawk drone and limpet mine attacks on tankers vessels.
Iranian warship hit by missile in training accident, killing 19 sailors
One Iranian warship accidentally struck another with a missile during an exercise, killing 19 sailors and wounding 15 others, Iran's navy said on Monday.
angelburst29
The Living Force
U.S. tells Iran to send plane so Washington can deport 11 Iranian nationals
The United States urged Tehran on Monday to send a charter plane to take home 11 Iranian nationals whom Washington wants to deport, and accused the Islamic Republic of stalling the repatriation process.
All mosques in Iran to reopen temporarily on Tuesday
All mosques in Iran will reopen temporarily on Tuesday, a further step in the government's plans to ease restrictions that aimed to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, the official IRIB news agency reported.
Iran locks down southwest county after spike in coronavirus cases
A county in southwestern Iran has been placed under lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday, also quoting the provincial governor as saying there had been a sharp rise in new cases across the province.
The United States urged Tehran on Monday to send a charter plane to take home 11 Iranian nationals whom Washington wants to deport, and accused the Islamic Republic of stalling the repatriation process.
All mosques in Iran to reopen temporarily on Tuesday
All mosques in Iran will reopen temporarily on Tuesday, a further step in the government's plans to ease restrictions that aimed to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, the official IRIB news agency reported.
Iran locks down southwest county after spike in coronavirus cases
A county in southwestern Iran has been placed under lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday, also quoting the provincial governor as saying there had been a sharp rise in new cases across the province.
angelburst29
The Living Force
Iran's OPEC governor dies after brain haemorrhage
Iran's OPEC Governor Hossein Kazempour Ardebili has died of a brain haemorrhage two weeks after falling into a coma, the semi-official news agency ISNA reported on Saturday.
Vehicles, not marches, to mark Iran's annual anti-Israel rally: president
Rallies next week in Tehran to mark the annual Quds Day against Israel will involve Iranians driving in vehicles not marching through the streets, to avoid spreading the coronavirus, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on state television on Saturday.
Iran news agency warns U.S. against any move on fuel shipment to Venezuela
An Iranian news agency close to the elite Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday there would be repercussions if the United States acted "just like pirates" against an Iranian fuel shipment to Venezuela.
Iran sentences French academic to six years in prison: lawyer
Iran has sentenced French-Iranian academic Fariba Adelkhah to six years in prison on national security charges, her lawyer told Reuters on Saturday, drawing protests from the French government which demanded her immediate release.
France demands immediate release of academic sentenced in Iran
France on Saturday condemned the sentencing of French-Iranian academic Fariba Adelkhah in Iran and demanded her immediate release.
One person was injured in a terrorist attack on the IRGC vehicles in Sistan and Baluchestan province in Iran, after Iran issued arrest warrant and asked Interpol to detain Trump over the killing of General Soleimani.
Израильские самолёты были замечены в небе за несколько часов до взрыва на иранском ядерном объекте. Видео
2020-07-03
2020-07-03
Israeli planes were seen in the sky a few hours before the explosion at the Iranian nuclear facility. Video
2020-07-03
An explosion at an Iranian nuclear facility may be linked to Israel.
The powerful explosion that occurred two days ago at an Iranian secret nuclear facility may be directly related to the confrontation between Iran and Israel. The reason for such a conclusion of experts was that a few hours before the incident, Israeli fighters were seen lifted from one of the air bases, after which, having disabled the transponders, they moved in an unknown direction. According to Tehran, the cause of the explosion was a gas leak, but the explosion captured by random witnesses indicates the detonation of explosives.
"After the press reported about the fire in netenz, the atomic energy Organization of Iran, without going into details, reported that there was an incident at The facility. The city authorities only confirmed that there was a fire. The authorities assure that work on the site, despite the emergency, did not stop. Later, the Iranian authorities published a photo of the building, which was allegedly damaged by fire. The Associated Press draws attention to the fact that the walls of the brick building are charred, the roof is destroyed, the doors are torn off their hinges, and debris is lying around, which may indirectly confirm the version of the explosion. It is also noted that the fire that started at night was so bright that it was visible from space and recorded by an American government satellite, " <url> reports.
Among other things, experts pay attention to the fact that, judging by the video from the scene, no gas explosion is in question. Although this does not prove possible involvement of Israel, analysts draw attention to the fact that it was tel Aviv that actively advocated the termination of the Iranian nuclear program, although it is engaged in the development of nuclear weapons.
Given the absence of any radioactive bursts, we may be talking about an explosion on the territory of the laboratory building, however, there are no official comments on this.
Израильские самолёты были замечены в небе за несколько часов до взрыва на иранском ядерном объекте. Видео
Иран начал экстренное развёртывание ЗРК С-75 на границе с Азербайджаном после удара неизвестных F-35. Видео
2020-07-06
2020-07-06
Iran has launched an emergency deployment of s-75 SAMS on the border with Azerbaijan after an unknown F-35 strike. Video
2020-07-06
Iran has begun transferring upgraded s-75 SAMS to the border with Azerbaijan, after strikes by unknown F-35S.
A few days ago, a mysterious explosion occurred at an Iranian military nuclear facility, which was recorded even from space. As it turned out, we may be talking about an air strike by an f-35 fighter of an unknown country. According to some reports, the air strike was carried out from the least protected direction – the border of Azerbaijan, in this connection, the Iranian military began emergency deployment of short-range air defense systems in this direction. The choice in favor of the modernized Soviet S-75 is made because these systems are equipped with radars that detect "stealth" fighters and can hit targets at high altitudes, while remaining invisible to the enemy.
On the presented video footage, published by one of the Internet resources, you can see the transfer of s-75 complexes to the Iran-Azerbaijan border. This is not the first time that Azerbaijani airspace has been used by the United States and Israel, and in all likelihood, it was the F-35 of one of these countries that took part in the strike on an Iranian nuclear facility.
It is known that at least 6 complexes have been sent to this direction, which, despite their limited range of 30 kilometers, use radar with a special wave range that allows timely detection of "stealth" fighters. According to some reports, the s-75's position areas are also covered by longer-range Iranian air defense systems.
https://avia.pro/sites/default/files/images/video_2020-07-05_20-42-30.mp4
Иран начал экстренное развёртывание ЗРК С-75 на границе с Азербайджаном после удара неизвестных F-35. Видео
'Maybe the recent explosions have something to do with this (as 'justification'):'
Mossad Thwarted ‘Iranian Plot’ to Target Israeli Embassies Around the World, Report Claims
The report comes amid media speculation that Israel may have been involved in the 2 July blast at Iran's Natanz nuclear power plant. Defence Minister Benny Gantz appeared to deny the claims on Sunday, saying “not every event that happens...
sputniknews.com
Security Website Says Incident At Iran's Nuclear Plant Was 'Deliberate Attack'
An Iranian website close to its national security council says the blast or fire on July 2 in a nuclear facility was a "deliberate attack".
en.radiofarda.com
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Iran received the new Russian S-300s and began their urgent deployment. Video
2020-07-08
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angelburst29
The Living Force
A group of Iranian parliamentarians has abandoned an attempt to impeach President Hassan Rouhani, the Tasnim news agency reported on Wednesday, marking the end of a move sparked by growing economic hardship.
Hardline Iranian lawmakers back off from move to impeach president
Approximately 10 parliamentarians who were seeking to impeach the president, and rally other members of the 290 seat body to their side, have backed down, Tasnim reported.
One MP quoted by Tasnim said that the motion had been dropped after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the highest authority in the country, had expressed support for the government.
Iranians’ daily struggle to make ends meet has become harder since the reimposition of U.S. sanctions in 2018, and the economy has been further damaged by rising inflation, growing unemployment, a slump in the rial and the coronavirus crisis.
First elected in a landslide in 2013 and re-elected in 2017, Rouhani opened the door to nuclear diplomacy with six major powers that led to a 2015 nuclear deal, under which Iran agreed to curb its sensitive nuclear work in return for the easing of sanctions.
But hardliners opposed to the West were always lukewarm about the agreement, and they fiercely criticised Rouhani when U.S. President Donald Trump quit the deal in 2018 and reimposed sanctions that have choked Iran’s vital oil exports.
Hardline Iranian lawmakers back off from move to impeach president
Approximately 10 parliamentarians who were seeking to impeach the president, and rally other members of the 290 seat body to their side, have backed down, Tasnim reported.
One MP quoted by Tasnim said that the motion had been dropped after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the highest authority in the country, had expressed support for the government.
Iranians’ daily struggle to make ends meet has become harder since the reimposition of U.S. sanctions in 2018, and the economy has been further damaged by rising inflation, growing unemployment, a slump in the rial and the coronavirus crisis.
First elected in a landslide in 2013 and re-elected in 2017, Rouhani opened the door to nuclear diplomacy with six major powers that led to a 2015 nuclear deal, under which Iran agreed to curb its sensitive nuclear work in return for the easing of sanctions.
But hardliners opposed to the West were always lukewarm about the agreement, and they fiercely criticised Rouhani when U.S. President Donald Trump quit the deal in 2018 and reimposed sanctions that have choked Iran’s vital oil exports.
The latest in the string of "accidents" in Iran:
www.aljazeera.com
Relating to the fire at Natanz:
"The Islamic Republic's Supreme National Security Council chaired by President Hassan Rouhani says that in at least one case, the blaze at Natanz, the fire's cause has been determined but for "security considerations," will not be announced until further notice.
Nonetheless, numerous experts believe that the Natanz facility was hit by sabotage that would delay Tehran's nuclear activities for two years.
All these incidents have led to speculation that a campaign of sabotage is underway in the clergy-dominated Iran."
en.radiofarda.com
Seven ships damaged after fire breaks out at Iran’s Bushehr port
No casualties reported in what appears to be the latest in a series of fires and explosions in Iran.
Relating to the fire at Natanz:
"The Islamic Republic's Supreme National Security Council chaired by President Hassan Rouhani says that in at least one case, the blaze at Natanz, the fire's cause has been determined but for "security considerations," will not be announced until further notice.
Nonetheless, numerous experts believe that the Natanz facility was hit by sabotage that would delay Tehran's nuclear activities for two years.
All these incidents have led to speculation that a campaign of sabotage is underway in the clergy-dominated Iran."
Large Fire Hits Shipyard In Iran's Persian Gulf Port
Another mysterious fire hits Iran, this time a shipyard on the Persian Gulf. The cause of the fire has not been determined.
en.radiofarda.com
angelburst29
The Living Force
The latest in the string of "accidents" in Iran:
Seven ships damaged after fire breaks out at Iran’s Bushehr port
No casualties reported in what appears to be the latest in a series of fires and explosions in Iran.
Quote from the article above, "A fire that broke at an Iranian shipyard in the southwestern port of Bushehr has damaged at least seven ships without causing any casualties, local media reported. Wednesday's incident appears to be the latest in a series of fires and explosions around the country, some of which have hit sensitive sites."
Wednesday's date was July 15, 2020. I don't know if there is any connection but on Sunday July 12, 2020, a fire broke out at the Naval Base in San Diego, California aboard an amphibious assault ship docked pier-side. It's still burning. Other ships near the blaze were towed out.
Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bonhomme Richard Is On Fire At Naval Base San Diego (Updated)
July 12, 2020 - Details remain limited, but the Wasp class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) is burning pier-side at Naval Base San Diego. Aerial footage shows thick smoke billowing from the ship's hangar deck as firefighting crews have moved in to try to halt the blaze. Reports state that an unknown number of sailors have been hurt as a result of the fire.
The Bonhomme Richard is conventionally powered, but is one of just nine big-deck amphibious assault ships within the Navy's inventory. It is a strategic and very costly asset that provides major air and amphibious power projection when operating abroad.
11 sailors were taken to the hospital with minor injuries out of about 200 that were onboard the ship when the fire struck according to the San Diego Union Tribune. The paper also reports that all of the sailors have been accounted for, which is a bit of good news. Around 150 firefighters are on the scene fighting the ongoing fire.(Updates follow).
Added note: A fire on China's new and quite similar Type 075 amphibious assault ship occurred last April, which drew negative attention from the international press. Evidence of the fire was quickly covered up by crews that literally painted over the smoke damage just hours after it occurred.
USS Bonhomme Richard's Bridge Engulfed In Flames As Fire Rages Into The Night (Updated)
July 13, 2020 - The USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) continued to burn after the sun had set in San Diego. It now appears that the fire has migrated to the ship's island superstructure with its bridge seen engulfed in flames, which is a very bad thing. Additional large booms were also heard as the blaze continued to rage aboard some 14 hours after it started.
As it sits now, 17 sailors and four civilians were taken to the hospital as a result of the fire, it is known that at least all the sailors were in stable condition as of around 6:30 pm local time in San Diego. During an evening press conference, Rear Admiral Philip E. Sobeck addressed reporters and stated that there are still 1,000,000 gallons of fuel onboard the vessel, but that is was located below where they thought the blaze emanating from.
Two Decks Are Thought To Separate Fire On USS Bonhomme Richard From 1M Gallons Of Fuel (Updated)
July 13, 2020 - The Navy says it is throwing everything it has at fighting the blaze on the stricken amphibious assault ship as it enters into its 28th hour.
Firefighters Evacuated From Still Burning USS Bonhomme Richard After It Lists Towards Pier (Updated)
July 16, 2020 - July 15th came and went with little new official information regarding the ongoing fire fighting operations aboard USS Bonhomme Richard. Then, it was announced at around 11 pm local time this evening, that the Navy cleared the ship and the pier of all personnel due to a rapid shift in the vessel's stability.
'Yeah I was wondering too.'
Fire on US warship still burning as Iran warns of ‘tough days’ for America, Israel
US firefighters are still battling the blaze through a fourth day from the air, land and water to save an American warship off California
www.presstv.com
In the meantime:
Iranian air defense systems were on high alert after at least four reconnaissance planes appeared near the Iranian territory.
