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Houthi Ballistic Missile Strikes US-owned And Operated Cargo Ship by CoronaVirusPro: 11:57pm On Jan 15 |
CNN — A Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile struck a US-owned and operated cargo ship on Monday, US Central Command said in a statement. The attack against the Gibraltar Eagle appears to be the first time the Houthis have successfully struck a US-owned or operated ship, raising the stakes in the Red Sea after the US vowed that further Houthi launches would be met with a response. It came just days after a US-led coalition carried out strikes against the Iranian-backed rebel group in Yemen and warned more strikes were possible if the Houthi attacks continue. The M/V Gibraltar Eagle, a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier owned and operated by US-based Eagle Bulk, sustained minor damage and did not report any injuries on board, Central Command said. The ship is continuing on its way. A statement from Eagle Bulk Shipping on Monday confirmed that the Gibraltar Eagle, which is carrying a cargo of steel products, was hit “by an unidentified projectile” roughly 100 miles offshore in the Gulf of Aden. “As a result of the impact the vessel suffered limited damage to a cargo hold but is stable and is heading out of the area,” the statement said. “All seafarers onboard the vessel are confirmed to be uninjured.” The UK maritime security agency (UKMTO) said it received a report about the incident. Eagle Bulk Shipping said it was in “close contact with all relevant authorities.” “Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO,” the maritime security agency said. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, saying they fired a number of “direct” and “accurate” missiles. In a video statement on Monday, Brig. Gen. Yehya Sare’e, the Houthis’ military spokesperson, announced that the Yemeni militant group had “carried out a military operation targeting an American ship in the Gulf of Aden, with a nu Sare’e added that the hits were “accurate and direct.” Following US-led strikes on Thursday against nearly 30 sites in Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen with more than 150 precision guided munitions, the Biden administration said the US will defend its assets and interests in the region. The US tried to portray its strikes as a last-resort option following repeated warnings to the Houthis, saying it was trying to prevent further escalation. “We will stand fully prepared to defend ourselves and defend that shipping, if it comes to it,” John Kirby, the strategic communications coordinator for the National Security Council, said on Friday. The Houthis promised to retaliate, saying that any US or UK asset would be a “legitimate target.” The Houthis have launched approximately 30 attacks toward international shipping lanes since mid-November, forcing many of the world’s largest shipping companies to avoid the Red Sea, one of the world’s most critical waterways. Earlier on Monday, the Houthis attempted to launch an anti-ship ballistic missile that failed in flight and crashed in Yemen, Central Command said. UK-based maritime security group Ambrey said that a total of three missiles were launched toward the Red Sea on Monday. The group said two of the three missiles did not reach the sea and the third one impacted a US-owned and operated vessel. On Thursday, the US and UK struck 28 separate Houthi sites in an attempt to disrupt the group’s ability to fire upon international shipping lanes in the Red Sea. The two countries were also backed by Canada, Australia, Bahrain and the Netherlands. The US carried out additional strikes on Friday night which were much smaller in scope and targeted a radar facility used by the Houthis, a US official said. On Friday, Sare’e said they would continue their aggression against commercial ships in the Red Sea. https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/01/15/politics/houthi-missile-strikes-us-owned-ship/index.html 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Houthi Ballistic Missile Strikes US-owned And Operated Cargo Ship by Swiftgrp: 1:37am On Jan 16 |
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Re: Houthi Ballistic Missile Strikes US-owned And Operated Cargo Ship by AchrafHakimi: 1:55am On Jan 16 |
Terrorists don drop thread! 3 Likes |
Re: Houthi Ballistic Missile Strikes US-owned And Operated Cargo Ship by CoronaVirusPro: 2:05am On Jan 16 |
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Re: Houthi Ballistic Missile Strikes US-owned And Operated Cargo Ship by AchrafHakimi: 2:07am On Jan 16 |
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Re: Houthi Ballistic Missile Strikes US-owned And Operated Cargo Ship by CoronaVirusPro: 2:09am On Jan 16 |
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Re: Houthi Ballistic Missile Strikes US-owned And Operated Cargo Ship by AchrafHakimi: 2:15am On Jan 16 |
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Re: Houthi Ballistic Missile Strikes US-owned And Operated Cargo Ship by CoronaVirusPro: 2:18am On Jan 16 |
AchrafHakimi: Why the fvck does a hog care about that? Like you want to fvckin cash-out with it? Even if it were possible, you still fvckin be a pauper! 1 Like |
Re: Houthi Ballistic Missile Strikes US-owned And Operated Cargo Ship by cjudy(m): 4:40am On Jan 16 |
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Re: Houthi Ballistic Missile Strikes US-owned And Operated Cargo Ship by alcuin(m): 7:25am On Jan 16 |
Yemenis get mind sha. Attack US ship? |
Re: Houthi Ballistic Missile Strikes US-owned And Operated Cargo Ship by Floky215: 8:07am On Jan 16 |
alcuin: Yeah they always got mind and opening the flood gate of hell on the USA till God's own USA finally either hang or roast them...!! They always end up been hanged or roasted so not a new thing..!! |
Re: Houthi Ballistic Missile Strikes US-owned And Operated Cargo Ship by Kojochyke(m): 12:14pm On Jan 16 |
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Re: Houthi Ballistic Missile Strikes US-owned And Operated Cargo Ship by Cabalgeneral: 11:40pm On Jan 16 |
alcuin: Paper tiger USA |
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