Situation
Strategic situation
Tensions with Iran had increased significantly since the beginning of 2010. The Israeli military seized a cargo ship
carrying nuclear material on January 24th while on its way to Syria. After an international investigation, it was
determined that the material originated from an Iranian power plant located near the city of Kerman. Intelligence also
pointed to the Iranian government’s direct involvement in the transport of nuclear material. Further sanctions were
placed on Iran by the US and most European governments. Russia and China vetoed UN security council resolution S/RES/2028 (2011).
The resolution called for UN inspectors to be allowed into the country’s nuclear sites to confirm the nuclear material’s
origins and how it was allowed to be exported to Syria.
On March 14th President Obama instructed US forces into the Gulf region including the CVN-73 George Washington carrier group.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE, due to its close connections with the United States and dislike of Iran, allowed coalition forces to be
stationed in the region. Tensions continued to mount between both sides as Russia provided Iran with new Su-27 aircraft.
On May 1st an Iranian SA-15 shot down a Boeing 737 departing Tehran International Airport. Onboard were the last American diplomats
leaving the country on President Obama’s orders. 142 American lives were lost. The Iranian government claimed that it was a mistake
but the tipping point to war had already been reached.
CJTF-101 has been created with the mission of dismantling the Iranian military.
Regional situation
Iran and Russia have strong ties. Russia may supply Iran with ground units and aircraft to increase tensions and coalition losses.
China has recently supplied Iran with schematics of larger military weapons. The type of weapon is unknown but keep a lookout for units with Chinese resemblance.
UAE have allowed CJTF-101 to overfly its airspace in designated corridors and use airfields that the government designates.
Oman have strong ties to Iran and have denied the use of Omanian airspace or territorial waters for any operations.
Oman have also increased tension with UAE about a disputed area between Khasab and Omani mainland.