Posted on 10/17/2024 12:03:32 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
In a bold show of force, the United States launched an unprecedented B-2 Stealth Bomber attack on Houthi-controlled underground bunkers in Yemen, marking a dramatic escalation in regional tensions and a clear message to Iran. The radar-evading B-2s targeted five fortified weapons storage sites around Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and the Houthi stronghold of Saada. The strike, the first of its kind against Iran-backed Houthi militants, underscores the US’s commitment to countering Tehran’s influence in the Middle East and protecting vital shipping lanes in the Red Sea.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed the strike, calling it a “unique demonstration of the United States’ ability to strike facilities our adversaries seek to keep out of reach, no matter how deeply buried underground, hardened, or fortified.” The deployment of B-2 bombers, known for their precision and ability to penetrate deeply fortified targets, showcases the extent of US firepower, particularly in contested zones where adversaries like Iran have invested heavily in underground military infrastructure.
The strike comes at a pivotal time, with Israel preparing its own response to Iran following a recent 180-missile barrage against Israeli territories. The US has signaled it will not participate directly in Israel’s anticipated retaliatory strikes on Iranian soil, but the show of force from the B-2 bombers aims to back Israel’s efforts while signaling that the US is watching closely. With its own bunker-busting capabilities, Israel is expected to target Iranian military sites, potentially escalating regional conflict as Tehran faces simultaneous pressures from US and allied forces.
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Finally.
Warning, schmarning. This is about preventing a spike in the price of oil in the run up to the election.
The American public is pretty ignorant, but they do know when the price of gas goes up, and they blame those in power.
No one has said exactly what ordinance was used but the only thing that makes sense is GBU-57s which penetrate >240 feet. Each plane can carry 2.
Given that these turds have been attacking shipping I don’t see this as an escalation
Or it’s to ensure there is a clear path for crude shipment in the event the Israelis take all of Iran’s production off line.
Let us not forget, this entire mess in the Middle East is the fault of Jimmy Carter.
Iran would not be creating troubles around the world if Jimmy had done the right thing during his term of office.
“We finally got a set of balls??”
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Amazing!!! And only roughly three weeks from the election!
Harris behind in the poles. Wag the Dog moment
“Warning, schmarning. This is about preventing a spike in the price of oil in the run up to the election.”
Not true.
This should have been done with the first Hootie attacks. These Muslim terrorist vermin exist only because we allow it.
There you go again defending the Biden Regime. Is there anything you dislike about the communist scum that rule us?
Nope. This is electioneering again. It is about making the administration look tuff for the election. It never would have happened if it was not an election year. People are so gullible.
When was there a declaration of war on Yemen?
Laws mean nothing to the unelected.
3.5 years of cowering in fear of the Houthis. NOW we hit them. I wonder why it happened now. (jk, folks)
correction, “bold show of farce”, slap me softly
“There you go again defending the Biden Regime. Is there anything you dislike about the communist scum that rule us?”
There you go again pretending everything is always about “the Biden regime”. It is you who are pretending the action was unwarranted, just because it was taken by the DOD under Biden. Apparently by your way of looking at everything if Clinton had taken stronger action against our enemies for the attack on the USS Cole, YOU would have called defense of that response as “defending the Clinton regime”.
I will say it was late and the DOD’s actions should have come sooner. But defending that the action was warranted is not about “the Biden regime”. It was warranted, period.
Or are we wagging the dog? Get attention off of Fox interview to make Kommiela look strong?
I'm sick of that word. It's used by people who "eff around" when they "find out". Waaah.
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