Iran sending 'Armada' of ships to Yemen!
Apr 18, 2015 10:50:11 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2015 10:50:11 GMT -6
U.S. military officials are concerned that Iran's support for Houthi rebels in Yemen could spark a confrontation with Saudi Arabia and plunge the region into sectarian war.
Iran is sending an armada of seven to nine ships — some with weapons — toward Yemen in a potential attempt to resupply the Shia Houthi rebels, according to two U.S. defense officials.
Officials fear the move could lead to a showdown with the U.S. or other members of a Saudi-led coalition, which is enforcing a naval blockade of Yemen and is conducting its fourth week of airstrikes against the Houthis.
Iran is sending an armada of seven to nine ships — some with weapons — toward Yemen in a potential attempt to resupply the Shia Houthi rebels, according to two U.S. defense officials.
Officials fear the move could lead to a showdown with the U.S. or other members of a Saudi-led coalition, which is enforcing a naval blockade of Yemen and is conducting its fourth week of airstrikes against the Houthis.
So.... I'd say they could look to a US Carrier Battle Group...as the U.S. has rarely ever been without at least one, and usually two of them in that region ...but these aren't normal times.
The U.S.S. Stennis was on-station in the North Arabia Sea, so it looked like America might just do something besides watch the war start ...but no.. The Theodore Roosevelt replaced them just recently, and last shows heading north and into the Persian Gulf. (US Navy Carrier Group Deployment Status)
For gods sake, they probably passed the Iranian naval group headed the other direction. (sigh)
Obama has sworn our nation to neutral at BEST ...and I'd say active participating assistance to the Islamic Republic Of Iran (My interpretation, for what it is worth). Regime change time in Saudi...is it? Well..not quite yet, but this chain of events end with that, if Tehran is allowed to pursue it that far.