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2009-11-16 Arabia

Yemen, Saudi pound Houthi positions in north

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Posted by Fred 2009-11-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 is this all just Iranian propaganda or are the Houthis really this well trained (although it is Yemeni and Saudi forces) ?

Posted by chris">chris 2009-11-16 10:14|| 2009-11-16 10:14|| Front Page Top

#2 well what i meant it sure does seem like both Yemen and Saudi are having a hard time with these guys

Posted by chris">chris 2009-11-16 10:14|| 2009-11-16 10:14|| Front Page Top

#3 They're supported by Iran, chris, and have -- for some reason -- a number of Pakistanis among their number. I have to wonder if Hizb'allah will send along some trainers and cannon-fodder from Lebanon, to keep them busy while trying not to draw Israeli attention.

Posted by trailing wife 2009-11-16 15:38|| 2009-11-16 15:38|| Front Page Top

#4 thanks for the info TW, I like the idea of proxy wars in the middle east without involving us

Posted by chris">chris 2009-11-16 17:40|| 2009-11-16 17:40|| Front Page Top

#5 Most everything I know about this stuff -- and much else -- I learned right here at Rantburg U., chris. Welcome!

Posted by trailing wife 2009-11-16 20:15|| 2009-11-16 20:15|| Front Page Top

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