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This is a bit on the conventional side but I am posting this due to the potential implications for Iraq. Over the past several years, many have stated that the worst possible outcome for the Iraq war would be an expansion into a regional war. As Iran's saber rattling continues, Iraq may not be the cause of a regional conflict but certainly one of the main battlefields. Which side would the new Iraq ally with in a regional war?
The United States has begun beefing up its approach to defending its Persian Gulf allies against potential Iranian missile strikes, officials say. The defenses are being stepped up in advance of possible increased sanctions against Iran.
The Obama administration has quietly increased the capability of land-based Patriot defensive missiles in several Gulf Arab nations, and one military official said the Navy is increasing the presence of ships capable of knocking out hostile missiles in flight.
The officials discussed aspects of the defensive strategy Saturday on condition of anonymity because some elements are classified.
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