“Seized items include propulsion, guidance, and warheads for Houthi medium range ballistic missiles (MRBMs) and anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMs), as well as air defense associated components. Initial analysis indicates these same weapons have been employed by the Houthis to threaten and attack innocent mariners on international merchant ships transiting in the Red Sea,” according to a CENTCOM statement.
By Agnes Helou“The Ford’s deployment had already been extended once. The Navy does not like to extend deployments too much because of fatigue on the crews,” analyst Mark Cancian told Breaking Defense.
By Agnes HelouThe Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and Israel’s retaliation also prompted the first-ever call between Saudi and Iranian leaders.
By Agnes Helou