The <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/houthis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Houthi</a> terrorist organization announced on Tuesday that it launched attacks against U.S. warships that were transiting the Bab el Mandeb strait.
Pentagon press secretary Air Force Major Gen Pat Ryder told reporters during a press conference that &#8220;the Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer, USS Stockdale and USS Spruance were attacked by at least eight one-way attack uncrewed Aerial systems, five anti-ship ballistic missiles and three anti-ship cruise missiles which were successfully engaged and defeated.&#8221;
There was no damage to the ships and no personnel were hurt, he said.
The attacks from the Houthis came after U.S. forces conducted several precision airstrikes against facilities used by the Iranian-backed terrorist group in Yemen over the weekend.
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&#8220;These facilities housed a variety of advanced conventional weapons used by the Iran backed Houthis to target U.S. and international military and civilian vessels navigating international waters in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden,&#8221; Ryder said. &#8220;The operation involved US Air Force and US Navy assets to include F-35C fighter aircraft.&#8221;
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Aircraft from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) support operations against Iran-backed Houthis in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. <a href="https://t.co/8Y4yqsAepd">pic.twitter.com/8Y4yqsAepd</a>
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) <a href="https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/1856333671856238767?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 12, 2024</a></blockquote>
The Houthis claimed in a statement that they targeted the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier with cruise missiles and drones and claimed that the attack was successful, even though there was zero evidence supporting its claims.
The terrorist group also claimed that it successfully attacked the two destroyers despite there again being no proof to support its claims.
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The Houthis claimed they targeted the aircraft carrier Abraham (I&#8217;m assuming its the USS Abraham Lincoln) with cruise missiles and drones.
Separately, the Houthis claimed they targeted two unnamed American destroyers in the Red Sea with ballistic missiles. <a href="https://t.co/lsTcOBHMiW">pic.twitter.com/lsTcOBHMiW</a>
— Joe Truzman (@JoeTruzman) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeTruzman/status/1856377328991121512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 12, 2024</a></blockquote>

French destroyer shot down Houthi UAV in Red Sea

Houthi Terrorists Launch Attacks Against U.S. Warships

Houthis

Iran

Radical Islam

Terrorism

World

The U.S. reportedly deployed B-2 stealth bombers this week to strike underground weapon storage facilities used by the Houthis, an Iranian-backed Islamic terrorist group based in Yemen.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said that bombers targeted &#8220;hardened underground facilities housing missiles, weapons components, and other munitions used to target military and civilian vessels throughout the region.&#8221;
The strikes come as the terror group has sunk multiple ships and attacked dozens more throughout the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden over the last year following Hamas&#8217; October 7 terrorist attack.
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&#8220;These actions were taken to degrade the Houthi&#8217;s capability to continue their reckless and unlawful attacks on international commercial shipping and on U.S., coalition, and merchant personnel and vessels in the Red Sea, Bab Al-Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden, and to degrade their ability to threaten regional partners,&#8221; the statement said.
CENTCOM said that the decision to involve the B-2 stealth bombers in the airstrikes was to demonstrate the &#8220;U.S. global strike capabilities to reach these targets, when necessary, anytime, anywhere.&#8221;
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U.S. Central Command Conducts Multiple Strikes on Underground Iran-Backed Houthi Weapons Facilities <a href="https://t.co/6YjQRVFvSD">pic.twitter.com/6YjQRVFvSD</a>
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) <a href="https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/1846745284262449561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
The use of the B-2 stealth bombers is a message to Iran as the strategic heavy bomber is the only aircraft capable of delivering the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP), the most powerful non-nuclear bunker buster in the world.
The weapon is likely the only non-nuclear weapon that exists that is able to reach Iran&#8217;s Fordow nuclear enrichment plant, which is built inside a mountain in north-central Iran.

B-2 Flies Over Edwards Air Force Base

U.S. Rolls Out B-2 Bombers In Strikes On Houthis

Centcom

Military

Viktor Bout, the notorious Russian weapons trafficker who was locked up in the U.S. after being convicted on terrorism charges and who was subsequently released by the Biden-Harris administration, is back to selling weapons to terrorists who are attacking U.S. forces.
The Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/putins-merchant-of-death-is-back-in-the-arms-business-this-time-selling-to-the-houthis-10b7f521">reported</a> that Bout, now back in Russia, is selling weapons to the Houthis, an Iranian-backed terrorist group in Yemen.
The Houthis have launched countless attacks against merchant vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden over the last year, following Hamas&#8217; October 7 terrorist attack.
They have also launched attacks against Israel and U.S. Navy warships. They&#8217;ve also shot down several U.S. surveillance drones that cost more than $30 million each.
The Houthis encountered Bout when they traveled to Moscow a couple of months ago &#8220;to negotiate the purchase of $10 million worth of automatic weapons.&#8221;
Bout claimed in an interview with Russian media that the allegation that he was selling weapons again was &#8220;baseless&#8221; — but he did not directly deny it.
The Houthis were traveling to Moscow under the guise of needing to purchase &#8220;pesticides and vehicles,&#8221; the report said.
The WSJ report said it wasn&#8217;t clear if Bout was acting on behalf of the Russian government or if he merely had its &#8220;tacit approval&#8221; to conduct the negotiation.
The Houthis bought new assault rifles and discussed other weapons they wanted, including &#8220;Kornet antitank missiles and antiaircraft weapons,&#8221; the report said.
Bout was released as part of a prisoner swap in December 2022 for WNBA player Brittney Griner, who was convicted of drug charges in Russia in August 2022.
Bout was convicted on terrorism charges back in 2011 for trying to sell tens of millions of dollars worth of missiles to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) for the purpose of shooting down U.S. Military helicopters.
“Today, one of the world’s most prolific arms dealers is being held accountable for his sordid past,” said then-Attorney General Eric Holder back in November 2011. “Viktor Bout’s arms trafficking activity and support of armed conflicts have been a source of concern around the globe for decades. Today, he faces the prospect of life in prison for his efforts to sell millions of dollars worth of weapons to terrorists for use in killing Americans.”
“As the evidence at trial showed, Viktor Bout was ready to sell a weapons arsenal that would be the envy of some small countries,” said then-U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara. “He aimed to sell those weapons to terrorists for the purpose of killing Americans. With today’s swift verdict, justice has been done and a very dangerous man will be behind bars. I would like to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents who investigated this case on three different continents and helped to bring Viktor Bout to justice.”

RUSSIA-POLITICS-VOTE

Russian Terrorist Freed By Biden-Harris Is Back To Selling Weapons To Terrorists Attacking U.S. Navy

Biden-Harris administration

Brittney Griner

Russia

Video surfaced late this week of an attack that Iranian-backed <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/houthis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Houthi terrorists</a> carried out at the start of the month on another tanker in the Red Sea.
The Islamic terrorists rammed a cheaply made explosive-loaded boat drone into the side of the ship, causing a massive explosion that ripped into the vessel&#8217;s ballast tanks, according to <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/houthis-drone-slams-into-ship-missile-hits-another-in-red-sea-attacks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Times of Israel</a>.
The attack on the Panama-flagged oil tanker Cordelia Moon happened less than 100 miles off the coast of Yemen, where the terrorist group is based.
The report said that the terrorists have increasingly started to use the drone boats.
WATCH:
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Iranian-backed Houthis attacked this commercial vessel in the Red Sea on the same day Iran launched its massive ballistic missile attack on Israel.<a href="https://t.co/qvuaOM0Qkg">pic.twitter.com/qvuaOM0Qkg</a>
— Lucas Tomlinson (@LucasFoxNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/LucasFoxNews/status/1842143402986533325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
A private security firm said that the ship had armed security guards.
Video posted online appeared to show the security guards shooting at the relatively slow moving drone boat with rifles trying to stop it before it rammed into the ship.
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The report said that the Houthis attacked a second ship that was traveling north to the Suez Canal with a missile.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), said that the ship was attacked by a missile and that it &#8220;sustained damage.&#8221;
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UKMTO WARNING &#8211; INCIDENT 125 &#8211; ATTACK UPDATE 001<a href="https://t.co/ye4ZO0L5nC">https://t.co/ye4ZO0L5nC</a>…… <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MaritimeSecurity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MaritimeSecurity</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarSec?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarSec</a> <a href="https://t.co/cpREPPCMhM">pic.twitter.com/cpREPPCMhM</a>
— United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) (@UK_MTO) <a href="https://twitter.com/UK_MTO/status/1841026309532586012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
At the end of last month, the Houthis <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/iranian-backed-terrorists-fire-dozens-of-missiles-drones-at-u-s-navy-an-act-of-war">fired dozens of missiles</a> and drones at U.S. Navy ships after Israel killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike.
“Three U.S. Navy warships shot down nearly two dozen incoming missiles and drones launched by Iran’s rebel army in Yemen earlier today while transiting the narrow entrance to the Red Sea,” said Fox News defense correspondent Lucas Tomlinson.
No U.S. ships were hit, no sailors were hurt, and it appears as though all of the projectiles that were fired were either shot down or missed.
“A pair of guided-missile destroyers, the USS Stockdale and USS Spruance, along with a littoral combat ship, the USS Indianapolis, were transiting the Bab al-Mandab Strait when the American warships came under attack from a barrage of incoming ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones,” he added.
The Biden-Harris administration had no immediate military response to the terrorist attack and did not even release a statement on it.
Related: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/israel-blasts-iranian-backed-houthi-terrorists-in-yemen">Israel Blasts Iranian-Backed Houthi Terrorists In Yemen</a>

Cordelia Moon

WATCH: Iranian-Backed Houthi Terrorists Strike Another Oil Tanker

Yemen

The <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/israel-defense-forces-idf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Israel Defense Forces</a> (IDF) punched back at Houthi terrorists in Yemen on Sunday after the Iranian-backed terrorist group fired missiles at Israel the last two days.
The strikes come just a couple of days after Israel killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in southern Lebanon.
The Israel Air Force &#8220;struck military targets belonging to the Houthi terrorist regime in Yemen in response to their recent attacks against Israel,&#8221; the IDF said a statement. &#8220;The targets included power plants and a seaport, which were used by the Houthis to transfer Iranian weapons to the region, in addition to military supplies and oil.&#8221;
The Houthis have disrupted global shipping routes in the Red Sea over the last year with terrorist attacks on ships and attacks on Western navies defending the area.
Israel&#8217;s strikes against the Houthis in Yemen are in sharp contrast to the Biden-Harris administration <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/iranian-backed-terrorists-fire-dozens-of-missiles-drones-at-u-s-navy-an-act-of-war" target="_blank" rel="noopener">failing to respond</a> to dozens of missiles and drones that were fired at the U.S. Navy late last week.
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Video of air strikes on the port city of Hodeidah showed large explosions and thick black smoke coming from oil storage facilities that Israel hit at a power station in the northern part of the city.
“This is not a message, it is an action — an action that carries a message with it,” said Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi.
WATCH:
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Oil Tanks at the Port of Ras Isa in Western Yemen seen Exploding, following several Israeli Airstrikes against the Port and nearby Facilities. <a href="https://t.co/dIOdE3pGjV">pic.twitter.com/dIOdE3pGjV</a>
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) <a href="https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/1840411604099240182?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Footage of area hit by Israeli airstrikes in Hodeidah, Yemen, a short while ago by reported Israel airstrikes. Significant damage can be seen in at the site. Credit to Ibrahim al-Nahari. <a href="https://t.co/x6CkpIgD4T">pic.twitter.com/x6CkpIgD4T</a>
— Joe Truzman (@JoeTruzman) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeTruzman/status/1840407670903419115?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Reports that Israel has targeted Houthi sites in Hodeidah, Yemen. <a href="https://t.co/5AVl1m862U">pic.twitter.com/5AVl1m862U</a>
— Joe Truzman (@JoeTruzman) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeTruzman/status/1840400155247550564?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2024</a></blockquote>

YEMEN-HODEIDAH-ISRAELI AIRSTRIKES

Israel Blasts Iranian-Backed Houthi Terrorists In Yemen

Global Politics

Israel

Iran, attempting to strengthen the <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/houthis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Houthis</a>, their proxies in Yemen, is reportedly acting as a go-between between the Houthis and Russia in order for the Russians to send anti-ship missiles to the Houthis.
Russian Yakhont missiles, with a range of roughly 190 miles, would enable the Houthis to increase their accuracy in targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea and U.S. and European warships in the area. Russia has already supplied Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy in Lebanon, with those missiles. “The Yakhont is considered one of the world&#8217;s most advanced anti-ship missiles, designed to skim the sea&#8217;s surface to avoid detection at more than twice the speed of sound, making it difficult to intercept,” <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-brokering-talks-send-advanced-russian-missiles-yemens-houthis-sources-say-2024-09-24/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reuters</a> noted.
“Russia is negotiating with the Houthis for the transfer of Yakhont supersonic anti-ship missiles,” an intelligence source told Reuters. “The Iranians are brokering the talks but do not want to have their signature over it.”
Fabian Hinz of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, said if the Houthis acquire the Yakhont missiles it would represent a “game changer” for regional security, contending, “The P-800 is a far more capable system than the anti-ship ballistic and cruise missiles the Houthis have used so far.”
“The Saudis are alarmed. We are alarmed, and other regional partners are alarmed,” a senior U.S. official warned. “The Houthis are already creating enough damage in the Red Sea, and this would enable them to do more.”
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“Defeating the Houthi antishipping campaign in the Red Sea and fully reopening that vital sea lane will require more than air-defense picket ships operating in a self-defense mode. It will require the capabilities of the full joint force, with naval forces in the lead,” retired Captain Pete Pagano of the U.S. Navy <a href="https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2024/september/go-all-reopen-red-sea" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wrote</a> this month, adding:
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Since October 2023, almost immediately after the Hamas attack on Israel, the U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers and the air wing on board the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) have been taking action against Houthi missile and drone attacks in the Red Sea. These ships and aircraft have downed hundreds of missiles and drones as well as hit targets ashore in retaliatory strikes. However, the Houthi flow of missiles and drones by their chief benefactor Iran remains largely unimpeded, though there have been some success in interdicting seaborne shipments.
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YEMEN-SANAA-HOUTHI-PARADE

Iran Helping Houthis Get Powerful Anti-Ship Missiles From Russia: Report

Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists hit two oil tankers with missiles in the Red Sea on Monday as they look to continue disrupting shipping routes over Israel&#8217;s war against Hamas, an Islamic terrorist group in Gaza.
The Houthis attacked the Panama flagged/owned, Greek-operated MV BLUE LAGOON I and the Saudi flagged, owned, and operated MV AMJAD, with two ballistic missiles and a one-way attack uncrewed aerial system, hitting both vessels, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a <a href="https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-RELEASES/Press-Release-View/Article/3892026/houthis-attack-two-crude-oil-tankers/">statement</a>.
&#8220;Both vessels are laden with crude oil,&#8221; the statement said. &#8220;The MV AMJAD is carrying approximately two million barrels of oil, almost twice the amount onboard the Greek-owned MV DELTA SOUNION, which the Houthis attacked on Aug. 21.&#8221;
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&#8220;Currently, salvage efforts are underway in the Southern Red Sea for the disabled MV DELTA SOUNION, which is still on fire and threatens the possibility of a major environmental disaster,&#8221; the statement continued. &#8220;These reckless acts of terrorism by the Houthis continue to destabilize regional and global commerce, as well as put the lives of civilian mariners and maritime ecosystems at risk.&#8221;
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Sept 2 U.S. Central Command Update
In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed two missile systems in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen.
It was determined these systems presented an imminent threat to U.S. and coalition forces, and… <a href="https://t.co/XdKq6g5V16">pic.twitter.com/XdKq6g5V16</a>
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) <a href="https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/1830773134863040955?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2024</a></blockquote>
The MV DELTA SOUNION was attacked by the Houthis last month in the Red Sea while carrying 150,000 tons of crude oil, according to EUNAVFOR ASPIDES — an EU military operation in the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Gulf.
“Once the ship was attacked[,] it lost engine power and an operation was dispatched to the ship to rescue the crew,” ASPIDES said in a statement. “While approaching the area, the EUNAVFOR ASPIDES ship destroyed an Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) that posed an imminent threat to the ship and the crew.”
The Houthis released a video detonating explosives on the ship, causing fires to break out that continue to burn.
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Video released by the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Houthis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Houthis</a> seems to show the setting of explosive charges on the deck of the tanker <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sounion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sounion</a> off the coast of Yemen in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RedSea?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RedSea</a>.
At 150k tons, this tanker is almost twice the size of Exxon Valdez and the environmental damage to the region will be massive. <a href="https://t.co/EfUbg5o5j9">pic.twitter.com/EfUbg5o5j9</a>
&mdash; Sal Mercogliano (WGOW Shipping) 🚢⚓🐪🚒🏴‍☠️ (@mercoglianos) <a href="https://twitter.com/mercoglianos/status/1827074505505960328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Oil Tanker

Iranian-Backed Houthi Terrorists Hit 2 Oil Tankers With Missiles

Red Sea

Iranian-backed <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/houthis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Houthi terrorists</a> detonated charges on an oil tanker traveling in international waters in the Red Sea this week, putting the ship at risk of becoming the third major commercial shipping vessel that the Islamic terror group has sunk over the last year.
EUNAVFOR ASPIDES — an EU military operation in the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Gulf — said in a statement that the attack on the MV SOUNION happened on Wednesday after the ship did not ask for protection.
&#8220;Once the ship was attacked[,] it lost engine power and an operation was dispatched to the ship to rescue the crew,&#8221; ASPIDES said in a statement.
&#8220;While approaching the area, the EUNAVFOR ASPIDES ship destroyed an Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) that posed an imminent threat to the ship and the crew,&#8221; the statement said. &#8220;All on board the MV SOUNION were subsequently rescued and are being transported to Djibouti, the nearest safe port of call. The lives of seafarers and freedom on the high seas are nonnegotiable values and their protection is a key objective of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES.&#8221;
The ship was carrying 150,000 tons of crude oil, the group said, noting that the situation now presents a serious &#8220;navigational and environmental hazard.&#8221;
&#8220;It is essential that everyone in the area exercises caution and refrains from any actions that could lead to a deterioration of the current situation,&#8221; the statement concluded. &#8220;EUNAVFOR ASPIDES with a defensive mandate acts as a credible EU maritime security provider, with the aim to contribute to the freedom of navigation in the area of operation and the safe passage of merchant vessels.&#8221;
Houthi terrorists released a video of them destroying the ship after rigging it with explosives.
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Video released by the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Houthis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Houthis</a> seems to show the setting of explosive charges on the deck of the tanker <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sounion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sounion</a> off the coast of Yemen in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RedSea?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RedSea</a>.
At 150k tons, this tanker is almost twice the size of Exxon Valdez and the environmental damage to the region will be massive. <a href="https://t.co/EfUbg5o5j9">pic.twitter.com/EfUbg5o5j9</a>
— Sal Mercogliano (WGOW Shipping) 🚢⚓🐪🚒🏴‍☠️ (@mercoglianos) <a href="https://twitter.com/mercoglianos/status/1827074505505960328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
CORRECTION (09/03/2024): A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that the MV SOUNION was sunk during the attack. The ship has not sunk but it remains on fire and efforts to tow it have been <a href="https://apnews.com/article/yemen-houthi-rebels-red-sea-tanker-99db388d84f30c7e53e2703abd343fdf?taid=66d716c7d8471d00019033bc&amp;utm_campaign=TrueAnthem&amp;utm_medium=AP&amp;utm_source=Twitter">abandoned</a> for the time being due to safety concerns.

Another Tanker Destroyed By Islamic Terrorists In Red Sea

European Union

The international shipping industry is demanding action after Islamic terrorists backed by Iran sank another major vessel in the Red Sea in the last several days.
The Houthi&#8217;s attack last week on the M/V Tutor — a Liberian flagged, Greek-owned and operated bulk cargo carrier — featured the use of an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) and missiles. The ship began to take on water immediately and eventually sank to the Red Sea&#8217;s bottom several days later.
Numerous shipping and maritime associations called for immediate action to be taken following the attack, which also resulted in the death of a civilian crew member.
The joint statement said:
<blockquote>The shipping community is appalled and deeply saddened with the tragic news that, yet another seafarer seems certain to have been killed in a drone boat strike on Wednesday 12 June while on board the MV Tutor in the Red Sea. We utterly condemn these assaults which directly contravene the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.
Our thoughts and condolences go to the family and loved ones of the seafarer who tragically lost their life. It is deplorable that innocent seafarers are being attacked while simply performing their jobs, vital jobs which keep the world warm, fed, and clothed.
This is the second fatal attack in which our seafarers have been caught in the crosshairs of geopolitical conflicts. Three seafarers tragically lost their lives when the True Confidence was attacked earlier this year. And we must not forget the crew members from the Galaxy Leader and MSC Aries who are still being held captive.
Furthermore, we strongly condemn the attack on the cargo ship Verbena on Thursday 13 June which left a seafarer severely injured by anti-ship cruise missiles.
This is an unacceptable situation, and these attacks must stop now. We call for States with influence in the region to safeguard our innocent seafarers and for the swift de-escalation of the situation in the Red Sea. We have heard the condemnation and appreciate the words of support, but we urgently seek action to stop the unlawful attacks on these vital workers and this vital industry.
We hope that on this year&#8217;s Day of The Seafarer on Tuesday 25 June the world takes a moment to recognise the immense contribution that seafarers make to the global economy and the unjust circumstances they are facing in the Red Sea and across the world.</blockquote>
The co-signatories to the statement included the Asian Shipowners’ Associations (ASA), BIMCO, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA), INTERMANAGER, International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO), International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), International Federation of Shipmasters’ Associations (IFSMA), International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC), International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA), International Parcel Tankers Association (IPTA), The Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents (FONASBA), and the World Shipping Council (WSC).
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Video released on Wednesday showed the moment that the USV struck the rear of the ship which was followed up with a secondary hit on the side of the vessel and what appeared to be a third strike at the rear of the ship, according to the video.
The M/V Tutor is believed to be the second major shipping vessel that the Houthis have sunk over the past several months.
WATCH:
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The Houthis via Al-Jazeera published documentation of two unmanned surface vehicles targeting the Greek-owned commercial vessel Tutor. <a href="https://t.co/f70KgQ04YL">pic.twitter.com/f70KgQ04YL</a>
— Joe Truzman (@JoeTruzman) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeTruzman/status/1803513640282366246?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
The day prior to the attack on the M/V Tutor, the Houthis <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/u-s-navy-forced-to-medically-evacuate-crew-after-cargo-ship-hit-by-multiple-missiles" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hit</a> the M/V Verbena — a Palauan-flagged, Ukrainian-owned, Polish-operated bulk cargo carrier — with two anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM), causing damage and fires aboard the ship.
The Houthis have been emboldened by President Joe Biden’s refusal to hold them accountable for their terrorist attacks by launching the type of strikes needed to deter further aggression.

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Iranian-backed <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/houthis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Houthi</a> terrorists released video footage through Al Jazeera that showed their terrorist attack on a major shipping vessel last week that is now at the bottom of the Red Sea.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement that the Houthis carried out the attack on the M/V Tutor — a Liberian flagged, Greek-owned and operated bulk cargo carrier — using an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) resulting in severe flooding and damage to the engine room.
Video showed the moment that the USV struck the rear of the ship last Wednesday, which was followed up with a secondary hit on the side of the vessel and what appeared to be a third strike at the rear of the ship, according to the video.
One crew member who went missing following the attack later died, according to National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. The rest of the crew was forced to abandon the ship and were rescued by the USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and partner forces.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said late Tuesday that debris and oil were seen at the ship’s last reported location and that “the vessel is believed to have sunk.”
A salvage company <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/salvage-firm-confirms-sinking-greek-owned-tutor-struck-by-houthis-2024-06-19/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">confirmed</a> to Reuters that the ship has sunk because of damage it sustained in the attack.
The M/V Tutor is believed to be the second major shipping vessel that has been sunk by the Houthis over the past several months.
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The Houthis via Al-Jazeera published documentation of two unmanned surface vehicles targeting the Greek-owned commercial vessel Tutor. <a href="https://t.co/f70KgQ04YL">pic.twitter.com/f70KgQ04YL</a>
— Joe Truzman (@JoeTruzman) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeTruzman/status/1803513640282366246?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
The day prior to the attack on the M/V Tutor, the Houthis <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/u-s-navy-forced-to-medically-evacuate-crew-after-cargo-ship-hit-by-multiple-missiles" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hit</a> the M/V Verbena — a Palauan-flagged, Ukrainian-owned, Polish-operated bulk cargo carrier — with two anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM), causing damage and fires aboard the ship.
The Houthis have been emboldened by President Joe Biden’s refusal to hold them accountable for their terrorist attacks by launching the type of strikes needed to deter further aggression.

WATCH: Video Released Showing Iranian-Backed Terrorists Sinking Major Shipping Vessel

Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists have sunk another major commercial shipping vessel near the Arabian Peninsula as President Joe Biden has failed to deter Houthi attacks on international shipping lanes leading to the Suez Canal.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement that the Houthis carried out the attack last week on the M/V Tutor — a Liberian flagged, Greek-owned and operated bulk cargo carrier — using an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) resulting in severe flooding and damage to the engine room.
One crew member who went missing following the attack later <a href="https://www.barrons.com/news/filipino-sailor-killed-in-huthi-attack-on-cargo-ship-white-house-50069cc6">died</a>, according to National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. The rest of the crew was forced to abandon the ship and were rescued by the USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and partner forces.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said late Tuesday that debris and oil were seen at the ship&#8217;s last reported location and that &#8220;the vessel is believed to have sunk.&#8221;
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The Liberian-Flagged, Greek-Owned Bulk Cargo Ship, M/V Tutor who was Struck on June 12th by a Houthi One-Way Surface Attack Drone in the Southern Red Sea, causing Significant Damage and Flooding to the Engine Room, is believed to have now Sunk off the Coast of Eritrea. The Crew… <a href="https://t.co/cml53M0CyT">pic.twitter.com/cml53M0CyT</a>
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) <a href="https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/1803136411555553436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
The day prior to the attack on the M/V Tutor, the Houthis <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/u-s-navy-forced-to-medically-evacuate-crew-after-cargo-ship-hit-by-multiple-missiles">hit</a> the M/V Verbena — a Palauan-flagged, Ukrainian-owned, Polish-operated bulk cargo carrier — with two anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM), causing damage and fires aboard the ship.
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“The crew continues to fight the fire. One civilian mariner was severely injured during the attack,” U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement. “Aircraft from USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) medically evacuated the injured mariner to a partner force ship nearby for medical attention.”
The Houthis have been emboldened by President Joe Biden’s refusal to hold them accountable for their terrorist attacks by launching the type of strikes needed to deter further aggression.
“This continued reckless behavior by the Iranian-backed Houthis threatens regional stability and endangers the lives of mariners across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden,” the statement said. “The Houthis claim to be acting on behalf of Palestinians in Gaza and yet they are targeting and threatening the lives of third country nationals who have nothing to do with the conflict in Gaza.”

British-Registered Cargo Ship Attacked By Yemen’s Houthis In Red Sea

Houthi Terrorists Sink Another Major Commercial Shipping Vessel As Biden Fails To Establish Deterrence

The <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/u-s-navy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">United States Navy</a> had to rescue a crew member on a cargo ship that came under attack by Iranian-backed terrorists on Thursday in the Gulf of Aden.
The Houthis hit the M/V Verbena — a Palauan-flagged, Ukrainian-owned, Polish-operated bulk cargo carrier — with two anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM), causing damage and fires aboard the ship.
&#8220;The crew continues to fight the fire. One civilian mariner was severely injured during the attack,&#8221; U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement. &#8220;Aircraft from USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) medically evacuated the injured mariner to a partner force ship nearby for medical attention.&#8221;
The Houthis have been emboldened by President Joe Biden&#8217;s refusal to hold them accountable for their terrorist attacks by launching the type of strikes needed to deter further aggression.
&#8220;This continued reckless behavior by the Iranian-backed Houthis threatens regional stability and endangers the lives of mariners across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden,&#8221; the statement said. &#8220;The Houthis claim to be acting on behalf of Palestinians in Gaza and yet they are targeting and threatening the lives of third country nationals who have nothing to do with the conflict in Gaza.&#8221;
&#8220;The ongoing threat to the ability to safely transit the region caused by the Houthis makes it harder to deliver critical assistance to the people of Yemen as well as to Gaza,&#8221; the statement concluded. &#8220;U.S. CENTCOM will continue to act with partners to hold the Houthis accountable and degrade their military capabilities.&#8221;
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Houthis Strike M/V Verbena in Gulf of Aden, USS Philippine Sea Medically Evacuates Injured Mariner
Today the Iranian-backed Houthis launched two anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM) into the Gulf of Aden. Both missiles struck M/V Verbena, a Palauan-flagged, Ukrainian-owned,… <a href="https://t.co/wEs1X9X3MZ">pic.twitter.com/wEs1X9X3MZ</a>
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) <a href="https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/1801341500690751770?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
The attack comes as another Iranian-backed terrorist group, Hezbollah, fired more than 300 rockets into northern Israel over the last 48 hours.

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