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Date: March 10, 2024 at 20:22:55
From: akira, [DNS_Address]
Subject: CENTCOM now says it shot down 28 Houthi drones in dramatic escalation |
URL: https://twitter.com/JenGriffinFNC/status/1766534800322510916 |
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Jennifer Griffin@JenGriffinFNC:
Mar 9
CENTCOM now says it shot down 28 Houthi drones in dramatic escalation of
attacks by Iranian proxy. This should be getting more attention. Huge
flashpoint. If one of these drones/anti ship missiles sinks U.S. warship, U.S.
will be at war with Iran. Major escalation would follow.
U.S. Central Command@CENTCOM:
US and Coalition Defeat Houthi Attack in Red Sea Area
Following further engagements through the morning, U.S. and Coalition
forces downed a total of at least 28 uncrewed aerial vehicles between 4:00
a.m. and 8:20 a.m. (Sanaa time) on Mar. 9. No U.S. or Coalition Navy vessels
were damaged in the attack and there were also no reports by commercial
ships of damage.
https://twitter.com/CENTCOM
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Date: March 10, 2024 at 21:07:31
From: ryan, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: CENTCOM now says it shot down 28 Houthi drones in dramatic... |
URL: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/09/us-allies-down-28-houthi-drones-in-red-sea-attack-00146140 |
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here's the story from a real news source...
US, allies down 28 Houthi drones in Red Sea attack
CENTCOM confirmed that no Navy or commercial ships were damaged in the attack.
The Houthis’ military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said the group had targeted an American cargo vessel and "a number of U.S. war destroyers at the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden with 37 drones." | Mohammed Huwais/AFP/Getty Images
By Giselle Ruhiyyih Ewing
03/09/2024 01:43 PM EST
US and coalition forces downed at least 28 attack drones sent by Iranian-backed Houthis to target American ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, according to the U.S. Central Command.
The “large-scale” attack late Friday night by the uncrewed aerial vehicles was the latest in a series conducted by the Houthis against commercial and naval vessels in the Red Sea since mid-November, which the group has said is a response to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza since Oct. 7.
“CENTCOM and coalition forces identified the one-way attack (OWA) UAVs and determined that they presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels, U.S. Navy, and coalition ships in the region,” CENTCOM posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, early Saturday morning.
“These actions are taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure,” CENTCOM said of the U.S. Navy and allies shooting down the UAVs.
The Houthis’ military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said the group had targeted an American cargo vessel and “a number of U.S. war destroyers at the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden with 37 drones.”
British Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps also took to X Saturday morning to confirm the attack, writing that, “The UK and our allies will continue to take the action necessary to save lives and protect freedom of navigation.”
CENTCOM also confirmed that no Navy or commercial ships were damaged in the attack.
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Date: March 11, 2024 at 17:41:52
From: akira, [DNS_Address]
Subject: thanks, but I'll stick with US CENTCOM directly |
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so I guess you don't read for content either?
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Date: March 11, 2024 at 20:16:04
From: ryan, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: thanks, but I'll stick with US CENTCOM directly |
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i don't read twitter bs...or even look at it...
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Date: March 11, 2024 at 20:50:51
From: akira, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: thanks, but I'll stick with US CENTCOM directly |
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