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2017-03-23 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Iran smuggling hi-tech weapons to Houthi militia

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Posted by Fred 2017-03-23 00:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top
File under: Houthis

#1 After the ships arrive in the region, the cargo is transported to small fishing boats that are difficult to monitor on Yemen’s 2,700-kilometer coastline.

Isn't there a spring storm season in that region that makes transit hazardous for cargo ships?

Posted by al aSha-med 2017-03-23 01:15|| 2017-03-23 01:15|| Front Page Top

#2 al ashamed

yes, in the Gulf of Aden there is elevated risk of tropical storms during the months near the equinox - in Nov 2015 there was a monster 120mph cyclone

also, there is considerable piracy

Posted by lord garth 2017-03-23 01:51|| 2017-03-23 01:51|| Front Page Top

#3 There should also be some subs there sinking their asses

Posted by chris 2017-03-23 17:28|| 2017-03-23 17:28|| Front Page Top

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