Iran is ‘directly involved’ in Houthi ship attacks, US Navy’s Mideast chief says
In recent news, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of the US Navy’s 5th Fleet, has stated that Iran is “very directly involved” in the ship attacks carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels during Israel’s war against Hamas. This revelation may not come as a surprise to those who have been paying close attention to the situation in the Middle East.
While Cooper did not explicitly claim that Iran directed each individual attack, he did acknowledge that Iran’s influence has expanded beyond the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, now posing a threat to waters across the wider Middle East.… Continue reading
I’m intrigued and somewhat apprehensive about the potential outcome of Biden’s response to the recent attack in Jordan. While I don’t perceive Iran as a nuclear-armed state, there may be intelligence that the public isn’t privy to. This raises questions about the possibility of a major war and the resulting global instability. Although some may fear a large-scale conflict, I see parallels between previous proxy wars involving Iran, the US, and the Soviet Union during the heightened tensions of the 1980s. Therefore, I don’t view this situation as an imminent catastrophic escalation.
One concern is that a US retaliation could lead to Iran rapidly developing and testing a nuclear weapon, altering the dynamics of the conflict.… Continue reading
As I sit here and read about the recent drone strike by an Iran-backed group that resulted in the deaths of three US troops in Jordan, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of frustration and anger. It seems like every week we are faced with a similar statement, another act of aggression that demands a response.
President Biden’s words, though vague, reassure me that the United States will not stand idly by. He promises to hold all those responsible to account, and while I appreciate his commitment, part of me wonders if Iran is intentionally trying to provoke a response from Biden, to make him a wartime president.… Continue reading
Three US troops killed in drone attack in Jordan, at least two dozen injured.
Damn, Jordan isn’t supposed to be a dangerous deployment. RIP. If this turns out to be Iranian backed militas, this is going to be a big escalation, when it comes to Iran. I always knew eventually U.S. troops were eventually going to get killed, and if that happened, things were going to enter a new phase. Iran better hope they had nothing to do with it. 158 attacks against US and coalition forces since October 17…
Honestly at this point bomb a drone factory in Iran, that is not war mongering that is just self defense at this point.… Continue reading
Houthis embrace ‘direct confrontation’ with U.S. as Biden admits airstrikes aren’t working
As I read the headline about the Houthis embracing “direct confrontation” with the U.S. and President Biden admitting that airstrikes aren’t working, my initial reaction was a mix of skepticism and frustration. The title seemed misleading, suggesting that the airstrikes were a complete failure and that the Houthis were confidently challenging the U.S. in an honorable battle. However, upon closer examination, it became clear that there was more nuance to the situation.
President Biden’s statement about the airstrikes not stopping the attacks on ships does not necessarily mean that they aren’t working.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker