US Navy SEALs seized parts of Iranian missiles and other weapons from a ship bound for Yemen’s Houthi rebels last week providing “a clear example of how Iran is actively sowing instability throughout the region,” officials said.
The Jan. 11 raid was the latest seizure by the US and its allies of weapons intended for the rebels, who continue to attack commercial ships in the Red Sea in response to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
US Central Command General Michael Erik Kurilla said the two missing commandos were “directly involved” in the operation, which took place in rough waters. As the SEALs were trying to get to the boat, one was knocked over by high waves before his teammates caught up with him.
US Navy SEALs seized parts of Iranian missiles and other weapons from a ship bound for Yemen’s Houthi rebels last week. us Central Command/UPI/Shutterstock
“We are conducting an exhaustive search for our missing teammates,” Kurilla added.
The operation intercepted weapons including “ballistic missiles and cruise missile components,” the official said, adding that air defense parts were also found.
“Preliminary analysis shows the Houthis have used the same weapons to threaten and attack innocent sailors on international merchant ships transiting the Red Sea,” the Central Command said in a statement.
Two Navy SEALs were knocked over by high waves during the raid and have been missing ever since. us Central Command/UPI/Shutterstock
Kurilla added that it is “clear” that Iran continues to provide lethal aid to the Houthis, stating, “This is another example of how Iran is actively sowing instability throughout the region,” in direct violation of United Nations resolutions prohibiting arms transfers. to the rebels.
The US Navy eventually sank the ship carrying the weapon after deeming it unsafe, according to Central Command. Fourteen crew members from the ship were detained.
Meanwhile, British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps stated in his speech on Monday that further military conflict is likely to occur in the Red Sea region, despite the US and UK airstrikes against the Houthis.
British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps spoke on the issue Monday. AFP via Getty Images
In his speech in London, Shapps noted that Britain has shown that it will “step up when it needs to” through its coordinated attack with the US against the Houthis.
“We are targeting it as an action and we will now be monitoring closely to see what they do next,” he said.
“The United Kingdom is one of those countries that has always traditionally, and continues to, raise the bar when it’s needed.”
With Postal wire
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