US refocusing forces in Gulf against future conflict with Iran

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Preparations have been taken by US forces to take on Iranian mines and fast-attack craft. They also have increased surveillance but unsaid is the question "Is Israel getting targeting information from the US?"
2/25/2012
The Pentagon is beefing up U.S. sea- and land-based defenses in the Persian Gulf to counter any attempt by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. military has notified Congress of plans to preposition new mine-detection and clearing equipment and expand surveillance capabilities in and around the strait, according to defense officials briefed on the requests, including one submitted earlier this month.

The military also wants to quickly modify weapons systems on ships so they could be used against Iranian fast-attack boats, as well as shore-launched cruise missiles, the defense officials said.
U.S. Bulks Up Iran Defenses - WSJ.com
 
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