Arr! Word be spreadin' that scurvy Somali pirates be tryin' to snatch a tanker near Yemen, says the US!
2023-11-28
Arrr, mateys! The mighty United States be claimin' that a scurvy group o' attackers, who be tryin' to swipe a ship linked to Israel, be nothin' but Somali pirates. Aye, me hearties! But the Pentagon ain't dismissin' the notion that these blighters might be Houthi fighters from Yemen. We be investigatin' further, but it be lookin' like a bunch o' scallywag Somalis for now, says the spokesman, Brigadier General Patrick Ryder.
In a language fit for a merry band of 17th century pirates, the United States has declared that the scurvy dogs who dared to lay their hands on an Israel-linked cargo ship were most likely Somali pirates, and not those cheeky Houthi fighters from nearby Yemen. Arrr, what a turn of events!On Monday, the jolly spokesperson of the Pentagon, Brigadier General Patrick Ryder, shared that they haven't entirely dismissed the possibility of a connection to those Houthi rascals. "We be still assessing, but it seems that these five scallywags may be from the land of Somalia," he said, with a twinkle in his eye.
Now, let's set the scene, me hearties! The cargo ship, sailing on the high seas, was attacked by a pack of armed buccaneers. They thought they could just board the ship and take whatever loot they pleased! But the brave crew aboard the vessel fought back, defending their precious cargo like true pirates. They were not about to let these scoundrels have their way!
But hold your horses, me mateys! The US be keeping their eyes open for those sneaky Houthi fighters as well, just in case they be hiding behind their pirate disguises. They reckon there might be a connection to Yemen, but for now, it be lookin' more like a good old-fashioned Somali pirate escapade.
So, me hearties, let's keep our eyes on the horizon and our cannons at the ready. The high seas be a treacherous place, with pirates lurking at every turn. But fear not, for the United States be on the lookout, ready to defend against these scallywags and protect the precious cargo of the high seas! Arrr!