In which Life Imitates Israel Strikes: War of the Red Sea, Iran Saudi Arabia Edition

In Israel Strikes: War of the Red Sea, the Saudi Prince Regent orders an attack on Iranian facilities in the Persian Gulf. This includes an air raid on the main Iranian naval base at Bandar Abbas and marine landings on several Iranian held islands.


Well, well well. With the Saudi execution of a Shiite cleric followed by the storming of the Saudi Embassy in Tehran tensions are high, of course.

All I can say is please god, let there be a war between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Please. It would be the best thing for the region and the world. And it would be fun watching the two Islamic rivals bash each-other senseless.

As to the match-up, let's take a look here.

We are anticipating a maritime engagement. One doubts if the Saudi Army would go overland through Kuwait, say to engage the Iranian Army, and vice-versa.

Now, the Royal Saudi Air Force packs considerable punch with 9 squadrons of F-15 Eagles, 4 Squadrons of Typhoon Euro-fighters, and three squadrons of Tornado fighter bombers, as well as support aircraft. The navy boasts eleven frigates and corvettes and three mine sweepers. While older, these ships have the latest technological upgrades.

The Iranian air force is old and outdated. They're still flying F-14 Tomcats, F-4 Phantoms, F-5 Tigers, and F-7 Shenyang's. Assuming they're aggressive and competent, the Saudi's could easily sweep the Iranian air force from the skies. The Iranian navy does employ several modern frigates and destroyers, but most of its effort seems to have been directed toward producing dozens of small missile craft. There are also seven submarines includes three older Soviet Kilo models.

On paper the Iranians don't stand a chance.

One would expect the Iranians to employ Qods Force, Revolutionary Guards, and even Hezbollah assets against Saudi Arabia and her interests.

In retaliation the Saudis could seize Iranian assets in the Gulf.

 Enjoy!