{"id":2126853,"date":"2023-12-16T11:00:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T16:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iranian-backed-terrorists-continue-to-attack-cargo-ships-in-red-sea-as-biden-does-nothing\/"},"modified":"2023-12-16T11:05:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T16:05:29","slug":"iranian-backed-terrorists-continue-to-attack-cargo-ships-in-red-sea-as-biden-does-nothing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iranian-backed-terrorists-continue-to-attack-cargo-ships-in-red-sea-as-biden-does-nothing\/","title":{"rendered":"Iranian-backed terrorists persist in targeting cargo ships in the Red Sea while Biden remains inactive"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Firanian-backed-terrorists-continue-to-attack-cargo-ships-in-red-sea-as-biden-does-nothing%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2126853&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Iranian-backed Houthi Terrorists \u200dContinue to Disrupt International Commerce<\/h2>\n<p>In \u200ba series of brazen attacks, Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists based in \u200dYemen \u2063have once again targeted\u2063 large shipping vessels \u200cpassing through the Red Sea, causing\u200b significant\u200d disruptions to international commerce.<\/p>\n<p>The latest attacks, which occurred on Friday, \u200bare just the latest in a string of relentless assaults that have \u200dplagued the \u2063region in recent weeks. The Houthis have specifically targeted ships with any perceived ties to Israel, intensifying their efforts to undermine stability in the area.<\/p>\n<p>Early Friday\u200b morning, the \u200cMotor Vessel MSC ALANYA, a Liberian flagged \u200bvessel, received a threatening communication from Houthi forces while traveling north in the southern part of the Red Sea. Despite the absence of U.S.\u200d ships in the vicinity, American forces maintained \u2063direct contact with the vessel, ensuring its safe \u2063passage as it continued northward.<\/p>\n<p>However, just a couple of hours later, disaster struck. \u2063A UAV launched from Houthi-held territory struck the Liberian \u200cflagged Motor Vessel AL JASRAH as it was traveling south in the Red Sea. The crew immediately sent out\u2063 a distress signal, reporting a fire caused by the attack.<\/p>\n<p>Approximately four hours later, Houthi forces\u200b launched two ballistic missiles\u2063 towards\u200c the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/red-sea-shipping-attacks-us-centcom-confirms-4-attacks-on-3-commercial-ships\/\" title=\"US CENTCOM confirms 4 attacks on 3 commercial ships in Red Sea\">international shipping \u2064lanes<\/a> in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. One of these missiles hit the Liberian flagged MV PALATIUM 3, resulting in another distress call and reports of a blazing fire. The USS\u200d MASON promptly \u2063responded to the emergency, while the other missile \u200dfortunately missed its \u2064intended target.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200dlack of\u2064 response from \u200dPresident Joe\u2064 Biden has \u2063left \u200cU.S. officials increasingly \u2062frustrated. With a focus\u200c on not\u2062 upsetting Iran, Biden even delisted the Houthis from the \u200dofficial terrorist list \u200dshortly after taking office, a decision that has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/anti-cruz-pac-attacks-senator-over-cancun-trip-make-teds-vacation-permanent\/\" title=\"PAC slams Cruz for Cancun trip: 'Keep his vacation forever'\">faced significant\u2062 backlash<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1702741302552000&#038;usg=AOvVaw0j7iIgqNi0bR5AgQ4rgPM4\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What \u2063role does Iran play\u2063 in supporting and enabling the Houthi \u2064rebels, and how does\u200c this jeopardize regional stability and global\u2063 trade?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  International commerce. These acts of terrorism not only pose a threat to global trade but also highlight Iran&#8217;s continued\u2064 support for illegitimate militant groups operating in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past few years, the Houthi rebels, who are known for their violent insurgency in \u200dYemen, have consistently demonstrated their ability to disrupt maritime traffic\u2063 in the Red Sea. With strategic locations along the Yemeni coast, the Houthis \u200bhave been able to carry out attacks on commercial vessels\u200d passing through one of the world&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/philippines-opens-south-china-sea-outpost-as-it-digs-in-against-china\/\" title=\"Philippines establishes South China Sea outpost to resist China\">busiest shipping lanes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The recent attacks on international shipping vessels serve as \u200ca\u200d stark reminder\u200d of \u200bthe Houthi rebels&#8217; capabilities and their determination to undermine\u200b stability\u200c in the\u2064 region. One such\u200d attack involved the\u2063 targeting of a\u2062 Saudi Arabian \u2062oil tanker, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-palestinian-terrorists-launch-rockets-at-israel-end-up-hitting-gaza\/\" title=\"WATCH: Palestinian Terrorists Launch Rockets At Israel, End Up Hitting Gaza\">causing significant damage<\/a> and temporarily halting \u2063its operations. This incident alone underscores the potential for serious consequences if these\u2062 acts of terrorism are left unchecked.<\/p>\n<p>Iran&#8217;s role in enabling and supporting the Houthi rebels cannot be\u2062 ignored. The Iranian regime has long been accused of arming and financing militant groups in the Middle East, including the Houthi rebels. \u2064By providing them with weaponry and training,\u200d Iran empowers these terrorists to carry out their disruptive\u2064 actions, which\u2064 in turn threatens international commerce and regional stability.<\/p>\n<p>The international community must recognize\u2063 the gravity of this situation and take decisive action against Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists. The \u2063disruption caused \u2063by \u2063these attacks not only impacts global commerce but also puts the lives of countless seafarers \u2064at risk. Furthermore, the continued support provided by\u200b Iran to these terrorists undermines efforts to restore peace and stability in Yemen.<\/p>\n<p>Efforts to counter Iranian-backed\u200d Houthi terrorism should include increased maritime security measures in the Red Sea. Navies from countries such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United States have played a crucial\u200c role in safeguarding \u2063shipping lanes in the region. However, a comprehensive approach is required that involves cooperative efforts and\u200c intelligence sharing among nations.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, diplomatic and economic pressure must be exerted on Iran \u2064to cease its\u200b support for terrorist activities \u200bin the region.\u2063 Through sanctions and global condemnation, the international community can send a clear\u2062 message to Iran that its\u2063 actions will not be tolerated.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial \u2063for the international community to unite and confront the threat posed by\u200d Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists. By doing so, not\u2063 only \u2064can\u200d we protect global commerce and \u2063ensure the safety of maritime traffic, but\u200c we can also send a strong message to Iran that its sponsorship of terrorism will have\u200c serious consequences.\u2063 Only through collective action\u2063 can we hope to put an end to \u200cthe disruptions\u2064 caused by these terrorist groups and work towards a more secure and\u2063 peaceful future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Disrupting global trade. The Red Sea witnessed more attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists from Yemen, targeting major shipping vessels. U.S. Central Command reported the latest assault on Friday, adding to the series of relentless attacks in recent weeks. The Houthis persistently prioritize disrupting international commerce<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2126854,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2126853","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2126853","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2126853"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2126853\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2126854"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2126853"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2126853"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2126853"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}