The Scottish newspaper said the American government signed a contract in January to transport 10 ammunition containers to the island. According to a cargo manifest from the US navy, this included 387 “Blu” bombs used for blasting hardened or underground structures, The Herald reported.
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The report quoted experts as saying that the bombs are being put in place for an assault on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
According to the newspaper, although Diego Garcia is part of the British Indian Ocean Territory, it is used by the US as a military base under an agreement made in 1971.
The report said Superior Maritime Services, a shipping company based in Florida, , will be paid $699,500 to transport many thousands of military items from Concord, California, to Diego Garcia.
I have included the other thread that is covering the same story, however this one is more up to date with more information so make sure to check out the full article so you get the whole scoop.
I really hope all this attention towards these bunker busters doesn't mean something is definitely going to happen very soon, but there have been so much going on around the globe lately that it's hard to imagine something big *isn't* going to happen sooner than later...
Well just all need to be ready to brace ourselves when the time comes.
Just wanted to add, it's very possible this could mean nothing, so I don't rule that out. However, as I've stated theres just too much movement that's been happening recently... and over time. But maybe they are just stocking up, but if they are, then for what?
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[edit on 17-3-2010 by highlyoriginal]
[edit on 17-3-2010 by highlyoriginal]
