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Naval Commander Says the U.S.-Led Coalition Against Houthi Attacks Is ‘Entirely Defensive'
[Breitbart] The coalition stood up by the Biden administration to deter missile and drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea is “entirely defensive,” the region’s top naval commander said during a briefing Thursday, amid calls from critics and lawmakers to take a tougher stance.“Let me just say right out front and out of the chute, this operation is entirely defensive in nature,” said U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Commander Vice Admiral Brad Cooper during a Pentagon briefing. Related: Brad Cooper: 2024-01-05 Houthi “drone boat” exploded in the Red Sea, but was miles away from U.S. Navy assets Brad Cooper: 2023-12-31 Container ship hit by Houthi missile, US warship shoots down others Brad Cooper: 2023-12-31 Top US naval commander in Mideast: Houthis showing no signs of ending attacks on ships Posted by: Skidmark 2024-01-08 |
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