IMGpapers 1980–83

Newspapers of the International Marxist Group and its forerunners, 1980–83

US build-up - nothing to do with peace- keeping

Socialist Challenge No. 166, 3 October 1980 · p. 3 of the scan · 245 words

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IRAQ'S invasion of Iran comes in the wake of a massive military build-up in the region by imperialism.

corces of the Iranian revolution.

This build-up began almost a year ago, following hinchical hostages for Tine the Shah. One of its first expressions Dilusli llavic.

Todav the British navv is again playing its part. On the missile destroyer Covenliary tanker, was on its way to join a possible keeping force off of Hormuz. plans involve the establishment wepioyment rorce using series of military bases and back up the major strategic Egypt and Arabia.

American military the bandi deteneo tores cordenar Egypt is a more recent ally, but in February a Pentagon

US forces

negotiating team agreed to provide 40 F-16 jet fighters and 250 M-60A3 part of credits expected to reach $4 billiol vver luc next rive vears Carter has also agreed in principle to with F-15 fighters, the mos advanced Jel LUC Carners.

DeConadons began earlier this year for jets need. 214ST helicopters in Egyptian factories Force Finally Darl was THON Egypt that Carter's abortive mission to aircraft involved in this adventure refuelled Luchway Oman. There is no problem he mal! siren o forces al c commanded ti ¡cual duusu ordcess.

But the crux: this is tne Diego Garcia, which was re.

Mauritius in the 1960s

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stand poised to take advantage of any pretext to intervene and throw back the

Hostages wound refuge before his rey

Gulf in return

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