CIA STARGATE release
CIA-RDP96-00789R000200060004-0
Opens with: I am getting the feeling that an attack against a U.S. flagged
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SECRET Approved For Release 2000/08/08 SCIAREP96-00789R0002000609029TEMBER 87 A.Vs- none 0930 HRS PROJECT: 8712-A I am getting the feeling that an attack against a U.S. flagged ship is not of importance in the Persian Gulf situation. I will try to describe such an attack later. Nes, a U.S. tanker or perhaps even a warship will be hit, but for now, Dran is trying not to provoke the U. S. in any way . There are some secret deals going on between Dran and the U.S. at this time. Iran has agreed to lay-off" U.S. interests for certain consessions. Iran is definitely afraid of the ever increasing presence of U.S. warships in the Gulf! But, Iran will not back down . Iran is very primitive and quite childish about this whole situation. Iran will continue to harrass shipping without regard. The kettle will boil over soon. Iran will get their "ass kicked" but I see the U.S. taking the minor, supporting role . * other nation will take the initiative first. Iran has gone too far! Iraq is nexton the hit list. There will be other ARAB nations supporting the actions taken against n/Drag when it does occur. I see this taking place within a week or This whole situation is a matter of honor or losing face, there will be a " duel- to the death," so to speak. This is Gran' mentality. 1x emplar stube? 8 ( X) 14:15 Sup 87 Approved For Release Soderforop FTA-RDP96-00789R000200060004.0 7 Learse
2. Approved For Release 2000798/08 MIA_RDE: 96-00789R000200060004-0 SALT PROJECT: 8712-A BEI : Describe nature and scope of attack (s) on US flagged vessel (5) in Straits of Hormuz and Persian Gulf during September 1987. . 279400 555141 . A, across , angle up , angle across. hand B. structure 5-2? dark black red white Aoc brock lik a tanker A. molina down, arving, curving around, soft 5 5-2 light blue Green soft liquid Approved For Release 2000h&m :- CIA-RDF 96-00789R000200060004-0 SALT Break 1015hrs
Š-2 · · black flat black dull black red white blue green Approved For Release 2000/08/58 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000200060604-0 3. AVS ship tanker missile gaping hole above waterline minmal damage personel injuries minor insignificant incident break 1020 HRS chance of ALL-drive, will resume tomorrow Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000200060004-0 OCT