The nuclear aircraft carrier USS Enterprise cruises as part of the

world's first nuclear-powered task force in 1961: Is the storied

vessel, about to be decommissioned, destined to become the

sacrificial lamb - and trigger - for a new war, this time on Iran?

Wprost24, Poland

The USS Enterprise: Sacrificial Trigger for War Against Iran?

"How to convince skeptics that the soldiers of Uncle Sam should follow in the footsteps of Alexander of Macedon and conquer the descendants of the Persian Empire? This is where a strategy of 'false flags' could prove useful. The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise - a ship scheduled to be converted into razor blades next year, is now cruising toward the Persian Gulf. Why would the Americans send such an outdated vessel to the disputed area?"

By Anna Pinderak

Translated By Halszka

February 1, 2012

Poland - Wprost24 - Original Article (Polish)

Would the United States give up one of its nuclear aircraft carriers to win the world's support for a war on Iran? That is one of the conspiracy theories making the rounds in today's world. RUSSIA TODAY VIDEO: Former Mossad chief says it isn't within Iran's power to destroy the state of Israel,' Feb 6, 00:10:57

Is the United States using a "false flag" strategy to justify declaring war on Iran?

What is a "false flag" strategy? As the phrase suggests, it is a covert operation undertaken by governments, corporations or other organizations. The name derives from the military concept of "false colors," i.e.: an operation conducted under a foreign flag. The goal of these operations is to blame the other side for initiating a conflict, whether it be a hostile country, organization or ethnic group.

Is it possible that the U.S. would go to such ends to find a pretext for open conflict with Iran? We all know that Washington can't count on the U.N.'s blessing for another Middle East intervention: Russia and China, both equipped with a Security Council veto, wouldn't consent to it. If the United States wanted to deal with Iran militarily, it would first have to convince them that Iran constitutes a threat to international security. Somehow, Washington would also have to convert international public opinion. After the experiences of Iraq and Afghanistan, few are convinced of the benefit of sending U.S. Marines into volatile regions. And everyone remembers that Saddam Hussein's Iraq, just like Iran today, possessed, according to American intelligence, weapons of mass destruction. But when the red, white and blue flag fluttered over Baghdad, it became clear that Saddam had no such weapons - and most likely could not have had them. No wonder the public treats all warnings about the Iranian nuclear threat with a healthy dose of skepticism.

How to convince skeptics that the soldiers of Uncle Sam should follow in the footsteps of Alexander of Macedon and conquer the descendants of the Persian Empire? This is where a strategy of "false flags" could prove useful. The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise - a ship scheduled to be converted into razor blades next year, is now cruising toward the Persian Gulf. Why would the Americans send such an outdated vessel to the disputed area? There are those who assert that the Americans are sending the USS Enterprise to Iran's shores in order to sink it there - and pin the blame on Tehran.

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