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2024-05-28 Arabia

Houthis launch attacks on 3 ships, 2 US destroyers in nearby seas, group says

[Jpost] US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed one uncrewed aerial system (UAS) over the Red Sea, launched from an Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled area of Yemen. "It was determined the UAS presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels in the region," CENTCOM explained.

Earlier, the Houthis said on Monday they launched attacks on three ships in the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, and two US destroyers in the Red Sea.

The group, which describes its attacks as acts of solidarity with Palestinians in Israel's war in Gaza, said the ships were the Larego Desert and the MSC Mechela in the Indian Ocean, and the Minerva Lisa in the Red Sea. It did not name the destroyers.

There was no immediate confirmation from shipping companies or the US military of any attacks in those areas.

The Houthis' military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, did not specify when the attacks took place, but said in a televised speech the group had used missiles against the ships and drones against the US destroyers.

Posted by Skidmark 2024-05-28 06:07|| || Front Page|| [11148 views ] Top
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#1 Waiting for a retaliatory volcano, I suppose.

Posted by Skidmark 2024-05-28 12:32|| 2024-05-28 12:32|| Front Page Top

#2 Because they are Iranian proxies, we are contractually obligated to a two week waiting period before retaliating at a preannounced time and place.

Posted by Super Hose 2024-05-28 14:02|| 2024-05-28 14:02|| Front Page Top

#3 SuperH

and when we do retaliate it is with 5-50kg explosives when it ought to be 1000kg

Posted by Lord Garth 2024-05-28 15:54|| 2024-05-28 15:54|| Front Page Top

#4 When mosquitos bite you do you not swat them? See the Roman Empire vs. the Vandals if you need more backstory.

Posted by jpal 2024-05-28 16:30|| 2024-05-28 16:30|| Front Page Top

#5 If Trump gets into office, I would like to see Eric Prince be his National Security Advisor and this will be taken care of quickly and efficiently.

Posted by Super Hose 2024-05-28 20:25|| 2024-05-28 20:25|| Front Page Top

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