Arr, the scallywag Yanks be launchin' more o' their 'self-defense' strikes, aimin' at them Houthi cruise missiles in Yemen!
2024-02-08
Avast ye! On Thursday, the mighty U.S. set sail to engage in a fierce skirmish with those Houthi rebels! Their cannons were aimed at four unmanned surface vessels and seven swashbuckling anti-ship cruise missiles, ready to be unleashed upon the Red Sea! Arrr, the battle be fierce!
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that it launched "self-defense" strikes against Houthi unmanned surface vessels (USV) and mobile anti-ship cruise missiles in the Red Sea. The missiles and USVs were identified as an imminent threat to U.S. Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region. The actions were taken to protect freedom of navigation and ensure the safety of U.S. Navy and merchant vessels. Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have launched numerous attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden in recent months.Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder stated that since the coalition strikes began, U.S. forces have destroyed or degraded over 100 missiles and launchers, along with other capabilities such as communication systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and coastal radars. The Pentagon did not immediately respond to inquiries about the strikes.
While the U.S. continues to claim it is not seeking war, self-defense strikes against Houthi rebels and other Iranian-backed proxies persist. CENTCOM released a video showing joint strikes against the Houthis, with support from the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Bahrain, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.
The Saturday strikes were conducted by USS Carney, USS Gravely, and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated that the counterstrikes are intended to degrade the capabilities of the Houthis and send a clear message that their illegal attacks on international shipping and naval vessels will have consequences.
These developments highlight the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The U.S. is taking necessary measures to protect its interests and maintain stability in the region.