Arrr! A Yankee warship be stoppin' Houthi scallywags from blastin' missiles at their own ship, says a bigwig!
2024-01-24
Arr! The gallant USS Gravely did thwart those scurvy Houthi dogs' attempt to blast U.S.-owned container ship with their fearsome anti-ship missiles! Ahoy, Southern Red Sea be a treacherous place for pirates indeed!
In a daring display of seafaring prowess, a U.S. destroyer valiantly intercepted three ballistic missiles fired by the notorious Houthi terrorists at an American-owned container ship in the treacherous waters of the Red Sea. The Houthi miscreants, backed by the cunning Iranians, launched their anti-ship missiles from their strongholds in Yemen, aiming to wreak havoc on the U.S. flagged and U.S. owned M/V Maersk Detroit Commercial Container ship as it courageously journeyed through the Gulf of Aden.However, the mighty USS Gravely, a fearsome Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, sprang into action, intercepting two of the missiles and sending the third plunging into the sea like a hapless seagull diving for a fish. Reports indicate that the valiant American container ship sustained no injuries or damage, and it valiantly continues its noble transit.
The audacious Houthi terrorists seem to have developed a fondness for attacking American-owned vessels, as this latest assault marks the third time they have targeted such ships in recent weeks. These scoundrels are responsible for a staggering 36 attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since November 19.
Thankfully, the vigilant defenders of the United States, with their swift response and unwavering determination, have thwarted yet another dastardly plot. The Houthi attackers will surely find no solace in their failed attempts, as the U.S. Navy stands tall as an indomitable force to be reckoned with.
The incident has caught the attention of the White House National Security Council, with spokesman John Kirby confirming the Houthi missiles' targeting of two merchant vessels. While one missile missed its mark by a comical 200 kilometers, the two others met their demise at the hands of the ferocious U.S. Navy destroyer.
This clash on the high seas serves as a reminder that piracy, though now dressed in modern attire, still poses a threat to the brave sailors traversing treacherous waters. But fear not, for the United States remains steadfast in its commitment to defending its interests and protecting its vessels from the clutches of these scurvy-ridden marauders.