Arrr! Th' landlubber US be givin' a taste o' their own medicine to them Houthi scallywags! Self-defense, they say!
2024-01-27
Arr, the good ol' military o' the U.S. be sendin' a blow to them Houthis in Yemen, claimin' 'twas a self-defense move, ye scurvy dogs! Aye, they be aimin' to thwart a foul anti-ship missile, set to sail the mighty Red Sea. Avast!
This comes after Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists fired an anti-ship ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, hitting an oil tanker called M/V Marlin Luanda. Although the ship reported damage, no injuries were reported. This attack on the oil tanker marks the 38th attack by the Houthis since November 19th and the second attack on Friday.
The Houthis have demanded that U.S. and UK aid workers leave Yemen within 30 days following the coalition's second strike. The strikes occurred near the port city of Hodeida, according to the Houthis' Al-Masirah satellite news channel.
The U.S. military's strike aimed to protect the freedom of navigation and make international waters safer for U.S. Navy vessels and merchant vessels. It demonstrates their commitment to defending against threats and ensuring the security of the region.
In summary, the U.S. military launched a self-defense strike in Yemen against a Houthi anti-ship missile. This action was taken to protect merchant vessels and U.S. Navy ships from an imminent threat. The strike follows a recent attack on an oil tanker by the Houthis, prompting their demand for U.S. and UK aid workers to leave Yemen. The U.S. military's response aims to safeguard navigation and enhance the security of international waters.