US and UK forces launch airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthis in response to Red Sea attacks

[SZonian]

This administration is so pathetic.

Department of State
@StateDept
Today, we announced the designation of the Houthis as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group.

https://twitter.com/StateDept/status/1747719112929804434

Ooooh! [Stop shooting missiles] "Or else, we will be very, very angry with you, and we will write you a letter telling you how angry we are." 

[mountaineer]

Bill Melugin
@BillMelugin_
NEW: CENTCOM confirms Iranian backed militias fired numerous ballistic missiles & rockets at al-Assad airbase in Iraq, resulting in impacts in the base and some U.S. service members being evaluated for traumatic brain injuries. Air defenses unable to intercept all the incoming.

https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/1748831942299246640

[Hoodat]

Biden is at the beach and is unavailable for comment.

[mystery-ak]

Pentagon: It’s ‘Up to the Houthis’ when They Decide to Stop Striking

Ian Hanchett 20 Jan 2024

On Friday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “America Reports,” Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh responded to a question on why the U.S. hasn’t taken the Houthis out of commission by stating that “it’s really up to the Houthis when they make the calculation to stop” attacking.

Co-host John Roberts asked, “The U.S. military’s got the capability of putting the Houthis out of business this afternoon, why don’t we just do it?”

Singh answered, “Look, it’s really up to the Houthis for when they decide to stop their attacks. We know they still have capabilities. By no means did we say we have eliminated every single thing that they have, but we have degraded and completely disrupted some of their capabilities, including as recently as early this morning, when we took action against anti-ship ballistic missiles that were getting ready to launch at U.S. ships and merchant ships that are transiting that Red Sea area. We still know that the Houthis do maintain and retain some capabilities, of course. But it’s really up to the Houthis when they make the calculation to stop. And so, that’s why you’re seeing the dynamic strikes that we’re continuing to launch over the past few days.”

Later, she added that the U.S. does factor avoiding a regional war into all of its decisions.

https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2024/01/20/pentagon-its-up-to-the-houthis-when-they-decide-to-stop-striking/

[mystery-ak]

Biden Co-Chair: ‘No Surprise’ We Haven’t Deterred Houthis Yet

On Friday’s broadcast of CNN International’s “One World,” Biden Campaign Co-Chair Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) stated that “it’s no surprise that a couple of rounds of U.S. and British attacks on Houthi launchers have not yet deterred them.”

Coons said,“The Houthis are really quite tough. They endured years of bombardment and attacks by the Saudis. They began the conflict with the Saudis by launching missiles into Saudi Arabia. And so, frankly, it’s no surprise that a couple of rounds of U.S. and British attacks on Houthi launchers have not yet deterred them. But frankly, we could not allow them to continue to attack vessels passing by in the Red Sea. This impacts all of global commerce, a huge percentage of shipping from Asia to Europe and Europe to Asia passes through the very narrow point where Yemen is separated from the continent of Africa. And President Biden approached this in a deliberate way. He assembled a coalition of a dozen countries committed to trying to stop the Houthis. He went to the United Nations and got a Security Council resolution authorizing this multinational action against the Houthis. This is distinct from a number of other recent conflicts, in that it is something that is in the interests of everyone, including the Chinese and the Indians, the Saudis, even the Russians, it is in no one’s interests — except perhaps Iran — for the Houthis to disturb global commerce and for thousands and thousands of ships to be redirected around the Horn of Africa.”


https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2024/01/20/biden-co-chair-no-surprise-we-havent-deterred-houthis-yet/

[Hoodat]

On Friday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “America Reports,” Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh responded to a question on why the U.S. hasn’t taken the Houthis out of commission by stating that “it’s really up to the Houthis when they make the calculation to stop” attacking.

That may be the weakest statement I have ever heard coming from a US Administration.

[Hoodat]

Coons said,“The Houthis are really quite tough. They endured years of bombardment and attacks by the Saudis. They began the conflict with the Saudis by launching missiles into Saudi Arabia.”

So the reason we are taking zero action to take them out is because they are "really quite tough"?  Shut up and get the hell out of the way!  You are putting American lives in danger with your weak-ass bullshit.

[mystery-ak]

U.S. personnel wounded in missile attack on Iraq airbase by Iranian-backed rebels

By Faris Tanyos

January 20, 2024 / 6:18 PM EST / CBS News

Several U.S. military personnel were injured in a missile attack Saturday night by Iranian-backed rebels on Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq, the Pentagon said.

At about 6:30 p.m. local time, multiple ballistic missiles and rockets were fired by Iranian-backed militants from western Iraq, U.S. Central Command said in a statement posted to social media.

The base's air defense systems intercepted "most of the missiles," but "others impacted the base," CENTCOM reported.

Multiple U.S. personnel were being evaluated for traumatic brain injuries, CENTCOM said, and at least one Iraqi soldier was also wounded. No further details were immediately provided.

This marks the 144th attack on U.S. troops stationed in Iraq and Syria since Hamas launched its violent Oct. 7 assault on Israel and sparked the Israel-Hamas war. It's also one of the largest such attacks, and the second in which militia groups have fired ballistic missiles.

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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-personnel-wounded-missile-attack-iraq-al-asad-airbase-iranian-backed-rebels/

[Timber Rattler]

Looks like U.S. air defenses at Al-Asad, such as they were, utterly failed.

[mountaineer]

Is this kinda like Biden declaring war without going to Congress?

OSINTdefender
@sentdefender
The Biden Administration has reportedly now Agreed with U.S. Defense Officials of the need for a Large-Scale Sustained Military Operation against the Houthi Terrorist Group in Western Yemen, following 10 Days of Missile and Airstrikes which have Failed to End the Houthi’s Attacks on Commercial Shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden; Officials have stated that they do not expect for the Operation to Drag-On for Years like previous Wars in Iraq or Afghanistan, but that they will not have a End Date set for the Operation.
7:07 PM · Jan 20, 2024

Source: Washington Post

[mountaineer]

Houthis reportedly are preparing for a major event:

https://twitter.com/RashidMaarouf/status/1748840715457573224

[Hoodat]

Houthis reportedly are preparing for a major event:

It's amazing the quality of weapons one can buy with $60 billion/yr in oil revenues.  All thanks to Joe Biden.

[GtHawk]

Houthis reportedly are preparing for a major event:

https://twitter.com/RashidMaarouf/status/1748840715457573224

Sure would have loved a couple A-10's doing a strafing run on that parade.

[Wingnut]

I hope we are prepared...  as I hear our local B-1's doing training just now.

Don't you just love a parade!.   All lined up like ducks in a row.   But, Biden is a day late and 10% short.

[mystery-ak]

WATCH: Kirby Brushes Off News of US Troops Undergoing Evaluation For Traumatic Brain Injuries After Missile Attack: “It’s Only a Very Small Number of US Troops That Were Affected”
by Cristina Laila Jan. 21, 2024 1:00 pm

Biden spox John Kirby on Sunday morning callously brushed off news of US troops “undergoing evaluation” for traumatic brain injuries after Iran-backed terrorists launched a missile attack in Iraq.

A number of US troops were injured after Iran-backed terrorists launched missiles at al-Assad Airbase in Western Iraq.

“At approximately 6:30 p.m. (Baghdad time) time Jan. 20, multiple ballistic missiles and rockets were launched by Iranian-backed militants in Western Iraq targeting al-Assad Airbase. Most of the missiles were intercepted by the base’s air defense systems while others impacted on the base. Damage assessments are ongoing. A number of U.S. personnel are undergoing evaluation for traumatic brain injuries. At least one Iraqi service member was wounded.” – US Central Command said on Saturday.

Kirby downplayed the attack on US Troops on Sunday morning during an appearance on ABC News.

“It’s only a very small number of U.S. troops that were affected. They’re being seen for traumatic brain injuries, with some symptoms of concussions…” John Kirby said on ABC.

WATCH:

https://twitter.com/RNCResearch/status/1749087769333542924

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https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/01/kirby-brushes-brushes-news-us-troops-undergoing-evaluation/

[SZonian]

WATCH: Kirby Brushes Off News of US Troops Undergoing Evaluation For Traumatic Brain Injuries After Missile Attack: “It’s Only a Very Small Number of US Troops That Were Affected”
by Cristina Laila Jan. 21, 2024 1:00 pm

Biden spox John Kirby on Sunday morning callously brushed off news of US troops “undergoing evaluation” for traumatic brain injuries after Iran-backed terrorists launched a missile attack in Iraq.

A number of US troops were injured after Iran-backed terrorists launched missiles at al-Assad Airbase in Western Iraq.

“At approximately 6:30 p.m. (Baghdad time) time Jan. 20, multiple ballistic missiles and rockets were launched by Iranian-backed militants in Western Iraq targeting al-Assad Airbase. Most of the missiles were intercepted by the base’s air defense systems while others impacted on the base. Damage assessments are ongoing. A number of U.S. personnel are undergoing evaluation for traumatic brain injuries. At least one Iraqi service member was wounded.” – US Central Command said on Saturday.

Kirby downplayed the attack on US Troops on Sunday morning during an appearance on ABC News.

“It’s only a very small number of U.S. troops that were affected. They’re being seen for traumatic brain injuries, with some symptoms of concussions…” John Kirby said on ABC.

WATCH:

https://twitter.com/RNCResearch/status/1749087769333542924

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https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/01/kirby-brushes-brushes-news-us-troops-undergoing-evaluation/

azzhole

[mystery-ak]

US gears up for war with Houthis to stop missile strikes on Red Sea shipping
By
Jamie McIntyre
January 22, 2024 7:56 am

US INTENT ON DEGRADING HOUTHI FIREPOWER: The United States is preparing to mount a sustained bombing campaign against targets in Houthi-controlled western Yemen that will last until the attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea are deterred or Houthi missile stocks are exhausted.

The plans for an open-ended military campaign follow a meeting of senior officials convened by the White House last week, according to a report by the Washington Post, which quoted one unnamed senior administration official as saying, “We’re not sure that they’re going to stop immediately, but we are certainly trying to degrade and destroy their capabilities.”

The U.S. military has conducted strikes against Houthi anti-ship missiles five of the last seven days, with the latest strike Saturday against a single target. Last Thursday, President Joe Bien conceded the airstrikes have yet to produce the desired effect. “Are they stopping the Houthis? No. Are they going to continue? Yes,” he said.

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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/daily-on-defense/2809542/us-gears-up-for-war-with-houthis-to-stop-missile-strikes-on-red-sea-shipping/

[GtHawk]

US gears up for war with Houthis to stop missile strikes on Red Sea shipping
By
Jamie McIntyre
January 22, 2024 7:56 am

US INTENT ON DEGRADING HOUTHI FIREPOWER: The United States is preparing to mount a sustained bombing campaign against targets in Houthi-controlled western Yemen that will last until the attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea are deterred or Houthi missile stocks are exhausted.

The plans for an open-ended military campaign follow a meeting of senior officials convened by the White House last week, according to a report by the Washington Post, which quoted one unnamed senior administration official as saying, “We’re not sure that they’re going to stop immediately, but we are certainly trying to degrade and destroy their capabilities.”

The U.S. military has conducted strikes against Houthi anti-ship missiles five of the last seven days, with the latest strike Saturday against a single target. Last Thursday, President Joe Bien conceded the airstrikes have yet to produce the desired effect. “Are they stopping the Houthis? No. Are they going to continue? Yes,” he said.

more
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/daily-on-defense/2809542/us-gears-up-for-war-with-houthis-to-stop-missile-strikes-on-red-sea-shipping/

All about making sleepy Joe look like a wartime president, not gonna happen but it will accomplish one thing, the death and maiming of American soldiers in an effort to cover up Biden's responsibility in allowing the Houthis to fund raise and stock up on weapons.

[DefiantMassRINO]

When do they start bombing Tehran?

[GtHawk]

When do they start bombing Tehran?

Bammy's buddies?, not gonna happen as long as he has a say, or should I say the persons pulling Bammy's strings who is pulling Brandon's strings.

[Wingnut]

When do they start bombing Tehran?

Bombs Away.
Dropping more pallets of 100 dollar bills.

[Cyber Liberty]

How about we turn Qom into one giant crater, and see if the 12 Imam pops out? 

[mystery-ak]

 US, British militaries launch new round of joint strikes against multiple Houthi sites in Yemen
By Social Links for Allie Griffin
Published Jan. 22, 2024, 6:19 p.m. ET

The US and Britain on Monday launched a punishing wave of fresh airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen in retaliation for attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

The bombings targeting the rebels’ strongholds — including drone and missile sites and even an underground bunker — were the eighth US-led strikes in 11 days.

Monday’s offensive also marked the second time the US and Britain have launched joint retaliatory strikes on Houthi-linked locations.

“President Biden has directed the Secretary of Defense in coordination with Australia, Bahrain, Canada, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom to execute precise strikes against select Houthi targets in Yemen,” a senior US defense official said on a call with reporters.

“This action aims to deter further regional maritime attacks, and diminish Houthi capabilities.”

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https://nypost.com/2024/01/22/news/us-british-militaries-launch-new-round-of-joint-strikes-against-multiple-houthi-sites-in-yemen/

[Hoodat]

“This action aims to deter further regional maritime attacks, and diminish Houthi capabilities.”

The aim should be to completely destroy their ability to conduct attacks.

[mystery-ak]

U.S., UK Strike Houthis Again After Joe Biden Admits Airstrikes Are Not Working

The United States and the United Kingdom struck more Houthi targets in Yemen on Monday in an eighth round of strikes, just days after President Joe Biden admitted airstrikes were not working to deter the militia group from attacking ships in the Red Sea.

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/01/23/u-s-strikes-houthis-again-after-joe-biden-admits-airstrikes-are-not-working/