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2023-12-19 Arabia

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower out of the Persian Gulf and now near the Red Sea ready to launch airstrikes, if ordered

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USS Dwight D. Eisenhower out of the Persian Gulf and now near the Red Sea ready to launch airstrikes, if ordered. https://t.co/fNXwOR9lm8
— Lucas Tomlinson (@LucasFoxNews) December 18, 2023

From Politico, courtesy of lord garth

[Politico] The Pentagon has in recent days moved the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group from the Persian Gulf into the Gulf of Aden, off the coast of Yemen, to support a potential U.S. response to attacks, said one of the officials, both of whom were granted anonymity to speak about sensitive plans. The military has also provided options to commanders to strike the Houthis, the official said.

The Biden administration has been reluctant to respond militarily against the Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in recent weeks for fear of provoking Iran, which backs Hamas and Hezbollah in Yemen as well as the Houthis. Previously, the Pentagon had recommended the administration not do so.

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might kill a civilian or twenty, might get a few more leftist protesters mad

Posted by Fred 2023-12-19 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11132 views ] Top
File under: Houthis

#1 They mock you because of your timidity you display elsewhere. In such case, you can not use 'proportional' application of force. They'll just continue the 'taunting'.

Posted by Procopius2k 2023-12-19 06:35|| 2023-12-19 06:35|| Front Page Top

#2 ^Depends on proportionality constant P2k.

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2023-12-19 06:52|| 2023-12-19 06:52|| Front Page Top

#3 Airstrikes, hell. Give 'em an arclight.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2023-12-19 16:04|| 2023-12-19 16:04|| Front Page Top

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