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...have to fire on a ship and the potential for miscalculation is high. If you mine, you don't make the mistake yourself. We have no doubt of our ability to do it and to keep the ports closed. Even if the Iranians cranked up their F-14s, we'd certainly shoot them down...
...American-trained microbiologist who lived and worked in the U.S. for 18 years before joining the Ayatullah Khomeini's entourage in Paris last October. In a candid interview last week, he discussed the prospect of an "Irangate" scandal, the fate of his country's F-14s and other topics with TIME Tehran Bureau Chief Bruce van Voorst. Excerpts...
...military hardware in Iran. We've already begun negotiations to sell back the F-14s. We have started talks with the intention of selling all of them-the whole system. We have no problems with other systems and will not be trying to sell off other military hardware...
...mightiest military machines in the Middle East. In 20 years, he has bought $36 billion in arms?half from the U.S. He has submarines from West Germany, tanks from Britain, frigates from Holland. His air force flies 141 F-4Es, 64 F-14As, 20 F-14s; and 180 more jets are on order. He has spent $500 million on 491 Bell helicopters, and will pay out another $500 million to train his men to fly them. Washington evaluates the Shah's army as an intensely loyal, well-equipped force. Manpower is 220,000, with 300,000 reserves...
When the Hawkeye reports "multiple radar contacts inbound" to the carrier, the U.S. commander sends more F-14s aloft. And on his direct line to the Pentagon command center, he requests permission for "weapon release" so that he can order his men to fire before being attacked...