Summary
U.S. airstrikes on Houthi-held areas of Yemen killed at least 31 and injured 101, according to the Houthi health ministry.
The strikes followed renewed Houthi attacks on shipping, which they say are in response to Israel’s blockade of Gaza.
A Houthi spokesperson vowed retaliation, stating, “Our response will not be delayed.” Trump warned Iran to stop supporting the Houthis, while Iran distanced itself from the group.
The conflict has disrupted Red Sea shipping, prompting the U.S. to redesignate the Houthis as a terrorist organization earlier this month.
I wonder how long the world is going to be okay with America using deadly violence in the Middle East as a way to mask and deflect from domestic turmoil? At least our “coalition of the willing (to commit war crimes)” is getting smaller.
ehhh… fuck it, let’s earn some downvotes.
I’m really not going to lose sleep over a group that intentionally targets civilian ships staffed, with you know, innocent civilians.
Trump sucks. But Iran’s upper leadership also sucks, and they’re funding this.
It’s hilarious that your name is Robin Hood but you’re completely against imposing a blockade to stop a genocide
That’s just how blockades work; what else do you want them to do?
Hard to argue that this is really a blockade. Maybe in the broadest sense. It’s a violent rebel group attacking civilians in hopes of punishing political rivals with no other clear objective. That’s basically the definition of terrorism.
What do you imagine happens when a ship violates a blockade? Because I doubt they just get a slap on the wrist.
It’s a violent rebel group attacking civilians in hopes of punishing political rivals with no other clear objective.
So first, the claim they’re a “violent rebel group” is based on the American claim that their preferred government is the legitimate government of Yemen. That aside the Houthi blockade is meant to force Israel to let aid into Gaza, not just “punish them”. If that’s terrorism then every act of war is terrorism.
well, I dunno, maybe not blockade?
Uh… You do know why they’re imposing a blockade right?
A blockade doesn’t work if you can’t defend it. They can do whatever they want but actions have consequences.
A blockade doesn’t work if you can’t defend it.
Okay? It worked the last time they did it so there’s no reason to believe it won’t work now.
Damaging trade through the Suez effects everyone negatively. If anything this will be one of his more popular moves.
Yes someone please think of the Economy! /S
Yes?
- person with no financial burdens
Ah no your poor financial burdens. If only there was another way to live.
I mean, literally, if only. Not the dude you’re arguing with. Am another dude.
Sure we can dream up other ways to live, and we collectively could achieve them. But for many, many people it’s simply not possible right now
As much as I hate Trump, the Houthis are a prime example of FAFO. Their smart move would have been to lay quiet while Trump continues to build up his own hate club at home. Instead, they’re delaying and possibly averting an impeachment by rallying some behind his actions.
So first, nobody in America cares about the non-Palestinian Middle East enough for “some” to rally behind him just because he bombed some Yemenis. Second, you think Trump is ever going to be impeached? That’s wishful thinking with all three branches of government controlled by the GOP. Third, why the hell would the Houthis care about Trump or want him impeached? If anything an incompetent authoritarian twat like Trump is everything they could ask for. Finally, you want them to just munch on some popcorn while Israel starves Gaza to death?
nobody in America cares about the non-Palestinian Middle East enough for “some” to rally behind him just because he bombed some Yemenis
Your average American does care about the economy and price of common items, oil, etc, and Houthis bombing the most important trade route in the world directly effects that.
America is already fucking itself economy wise, I’m not sure the Houthis are going to effect it much more negatively. And last time the Houthis were successful in their endeavors and will probably be again.
That’s true, fair enough, but if Trump chooses to go down that route the Houthis will just become another scapegoat option for corporate greed, and he was never lacking for those anyway. And again, why should they care about any of this? Even if what you’re saying is true, that only works in their favor.
