Posted on 12/03/2023 8:26:11 AM PST by McGruff
An American warship and multiple commercial ships came under attack Sunday in the Red Sea, the Pentagon said, potentially marking a major escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war.
“We’re aware of reports regarding attacks on the USS Carney and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and will provide information as it becomes available,” the Pentagon said.
The British military earlier said there had been a suspected drone attack and explosions in the Red Sea, without elaborating.
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Remember when there was a North and South Yemen? Long gone.
That’s the set of cards that’s being played above my pay grade.
That doesn’t mean I have to like it choosing Sunni Islam in Saudi Arabia over Shia Islam in Iran as the Good Islam as opposed to the Bad Islam.
Remember when the Demon Rat party and their allies in the garbage news (ABC, CNN, PMSNBC, SEE BS, ETC.) said Trump was going to get us into a war?
In the 2003 documentary The Fog of War, the former United States Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara admitted that the supposed August 4 attack, for which Washington authorized retaliation, never happened.
In 1995, McNamara met with former North Vietnamese Army[12] General Võ Nguyên Giáp to ask what happened on August 4, 1964. “Absolutely nothing”, Giáp replied.[13] Giáp confirmed that the attack had been imaginary.[
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McNamara, Johnson and Rusk knew this and lied to us all. It soon morphed into the Vietnam War and changed my life and millions of others permanently. For 58,000+, it was to become the end of their life. For my best friend growing up, Bobby Roberts, it ended his life at 18 years with an NVA bullet in the head.
In this case BOTH sides are claiming the attack happened.
The only serious discrepancy at this point is whether the Houthis hit anything.
There’s a USA presidential election next year so be ready for anything.)
Yep, 2024-2025 gonna be really interesting
World War III will provide a huge distraction.
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PLUS,, there is the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris to look forward to.
I only hope that there won’t be a repeat of 1972…..
Reports now that The Carney responded to attacks on 2 civilian ships that were attacked by Houthi drones. Carney shot down 2 drones that were approaching her. Apparently only the civilian ships were damaged.
Biden’s strategy appears to be to downplay these attacks and offer no retaliation. Carney is a highly capable ship, but repeatedly allowing the enemy to attack without responding with disproportionate force just invites more attacks. Maybe one time they get lucky.
Yikes 😳
Or an aspirin plant.
Amen prayers forthcoming.
No wonder the price of gold is rising.
“My dog would run this country better!”
Your dog’s poop would run this country better.
Nice to see so many freepers supporting our military. /s
Bravo Zulu to the crew of the USS Carney.
Press release from CENTCOM:
Today, there were four attacks against three separate commercial vessels operating in international waters in the southern Red Sea. These three vessels are connected to 14 separate nations. The Arleigh-Burke Class destroyer USS CARNEY responded to the distress calls from the ships and provided assistance.
At approximately 9:15 a.m. Sanaa time, the CARNEY detected an anti-ship ballistic missile attack fired from Houthi controlled areas of Yemen toward the M/V UNITY EXPLORER, impacting in the vicinity of the vessel. UNITY EXPLORER is a Bahamas flagged, U.K. owned and operated, bulk cargo ship crewed by sailors from two nations. The CARNEY was conducting a patrol in the Red Sea and detected the attack on the UNITY EXPLORER.
At approximately 12 p.m., and while in international waters, CARNEY engaged and shot down a UAV launched from Houthi controlled areas in Yemen. The drone was headed toward CARNEY although its specific target is not clear. We cannot assess at this time whether the Carney was a target of the UAVs. There was no damage to the U.S. vessel or injuries to personnel.
In a separate attack at approximately 12:35 p.m., UNITY EXPLORER reported they were struck by a missile fired from Houthi controlled areas in Yemen. CARNEY responded to the distress call. While assisting with the damage assessment, CARNEY detected another inbound UAV, destroying the drone with no damage or injuries on the CARNEY or UNITY EXPLORER. UNITY EXPLORER reports minor damage from the missile strike.
At approximately 3:30 p.m. the M/V NUMBER 9 was struck by a missile fired from Houthi controlled areas in Yemen while operating international shipping lanes in the Red Sea. The Panamanian flagged, Bermuda and U.K. owned and operated, bulk carrier reported damage and no casualties.
At approximately 4:30 p.m., the M/V SOPHIE II, sent a distress call stating they were struck by a missile. CARNEY again responded to the distress call and reported no significant damage. While en route to render support, CARNEY shot down a UAV headed in its direction. SOPHIE II is a Panamanian flagged bulk carrier, crewed by sailors from eight countries.
These attacks represent a direct threat to international commerce and maritime security. They have jeopardized the lives of international crews representing multiple countries around the world. We also have every reason to believe that these attacks, while launched by the Houthis in Yemen, are fully enabled by Iran. The United States will consider all appropriate responses in full coordination with its international allies and partners.
The trannies ability to surrender would put the French to shame.
Thanks for the comment.
My point, which I didn’t make very well, is that Biden et al NEED a MSM distraction. The creepy, brain dead criminal is about to be impeached. They want him to be busy with the business of WAR so that the Republicans will have yet another hurdle to jump over. Putrid RINO’s will gang up and whine 24/7 that the RIGHT WING Republicans should leave the Commander in Chief alone.
Fox Snooze just said 75 total attacks on U.S. Forces
I didn’t catch the time frame
Don’t know if that’s since October 7 or what
But Netanyahu does have to play the hand. He was dealt bad cards, Israel was dealt a bad hand, and they cannot afford to throw it in and fold.
RIP Bobby Roberts. I am sure he lives on in your memories - forever young, in those days of youth.
Who sez they don’t?
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