{"id":2128092,"date":"2023-12-18T13:27:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T18:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/we-have-to-strike-back-at-the-houthis-former-centcom-commander\/"},"modified":"2023-12-18T13:34:44","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T18:34:44","slug":"we-have-to-strike-back-at-the-houthis-former-centcom-commander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/we-have-to-strike-back-at-the-houthis-former-centcom-commander\/","title":{"rendered":"Action needed against the Houthis&#8217;: Ex-CENTCOM commander"},"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\">14<\/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%2Fwe-have-to-strike-back-at-the-houthis-former-centcom-commander%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=2128092&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>The Urgent Call for Stronger Military Response to\u2063 Houthi Attacks on Commercial Vessels<\/h2>\n<p>The recent wave \u200dof attacks by Houthi forces on commercial ships in the waterways of \u2064the Middle East has prompted the two most recent leaders of U.S. Central Command to demand a more forceful military response. \u200dThese\u2063 attacks, \u200ccarried out using drones and missiles, have targeted not only commercial vessels but also an Israeli-linked cargo ship, resulting in the seizure of \u2062its crew. In response \u2064to the escalating threat, several major shipping \u2063companies, including BP, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, and CMA CGM,\u2062 have announced their decision to\u2062 temporarily halt shipping through the\u200b Red Sea.<\/p>\n<h3>A Growing Concern<\/h3>\n<p>Retired CENTCOM commander Joseph Votel, who served \u200dfrom 2016-19, emphasized the need for action, stating, &#8220;We have to strike back at \u200dthe Houthis \u2063and get this behavior back in control.&#8221; He highlighted\u2064 the\u200b significance of companies like Maersk and BP suspending <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinese-arctic-incursion-spooks-lawmakers\/\" title=\"Chinese Arctic Incursion Spooks Lawmakers\">shipping routes<\/a>, \u2064stressing\u200b the urgency for the United States and the international\u2062 community\u2062 to develop a plan to restore confidence in\u2063 shipping\u2064 operations and deter further attacks.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200battacks primarily occur in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, \u2062crucial waterways connecting Saudi \u200dArabia, Yemen, \u2062Djibouti, Eritrea, and the Gulf of Aden. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin acknowledged the gravity of the \u200bsituation, \u2064describing the attacks as reckless and dangerous violations of international law. While he announced efforts to\u200d build an\u2064 international\u200d coalition, no specific multinational response was disclosed.<\/p>\n<h3>The Need for Deterrence<\/h3>\n<p>General Frank McKenzie, who \u2064succeeded Votel as CENTCOM commander, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/manchin-slams-dca-perimeter-change-proposal-as-unacceptable\/\" title=\"Manchin strongly opposes DCA perimeter change, calls it 'unacceptable'.\">expressed\u200b concern<\/a> that the \u2063lack of a strong response has \u200cgiven the Houthis no reason to cease their attacks. He warned \u2062of \u200bthe potential for a \u200csignificant escalation if the attacks continue, emphasizing the importance of deterring\u2064 further\u2063 Iranian \u2062and Houthi aggression.<\/p>\n<p>U.S.\u2064 officials \u2062have been cautious \u2063about provoking \u2062a wider conflict in the Middle \u200dEast, particularly between Israel and Hamas. However, the ongoing attacks by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and\u2064 Syria have already \u200cresulted \u200cin injuries to U.S.\u200c troops. Retaliatory strikes have been carried out, but the need to establish deterrence remains paramount.<\/p>\n<h3>The Time for\u2063 Action<\/h3>\n<p>It is\u200c crucial to remove the uncertainty surrounding these attacks and ensure that the costs outweigh the benefits \u2063for those responsible. Votel\u200b stressed the concept of deterrence, where the potential consequences\u200d of an action outweigh any perceived\u200c gains. \u2063Without a strong response, the involved parties are only one serious incident away from a game-changing escalation.<\/p>\n<p>The situation demands immediate attention and a decisive military response to protect\u2063 commercial \u200cvessels, restore confidence \u200din\u2063 shipping operations, and prevent \u200dfurther attacks. The international community \u200cmust unite in addressing this \u2062threat and sending a clear message that\u2063 such aggression will not be tolerated.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200d How can the funding and supply chains of the Houthi rebels\u200d be disrupted to hold them accountable for their\u200b attacks on commercial vessels?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ing routes and ensure the \u2064safety of maritime trade in the region. <\/p>\n<p>The Houthi attacks on \u2062commercial vessels \u200dpose a serious threat not \u2062only to the \u2062regional stability but \u2062also to global trade\u2062 and security. These attacks have not only resulted in the disruption of shipping routes but have also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/festival-that-aims-to-defend-the-planet-causes-extensive-damage-to-central-park-forcing-partial-closure\/\" title=\"Eco-Festival Damages Central Park, Forces Partial Closure\">caused \u200csignificant damage<\/a> \u200bto vessels and endangering the lives of innocent crew \u2062members. The recent attack\u200d on\u200c the Israeli-linked cargo ship, with the\u2064 seizure\u200d of\u2063 its crew,\u2064 has\u2062 further escalated tensions in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The ongoing conflict in Yemen has provided the Houthi rebels with a platform and an opportunity to carry out such attacks. The Houthi forces, supported by Iran, have been able to acquire sophisticated weaponry,\u2064 including drones and missiles, enabling them\u200c to launch targeted attacks on commercial vessels in the Middle East waterways. These attacks have not only targeted vessels\u2064 of countries in the region but have\u2064 also affected international shipping, raising concerns for the global economy.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the temporary halting \u200bof shipping\u200c through \u200dthe Red Sea by major companies is a clear indication \u200bof the severity of the situation. These companies, which\u2064 play a crucial\u200d role in global trade, have made a difficult decision to ensure the safety \u2063of their operations and personnel. \u2064However, this move will undoubtedly have a significant \u200dimpact on the flow of goods \u200cand disrupt\u2062 supply chains, affecting numerous industries worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>It is imperative for the United States and the \u200cinternational community to\u200d respond forcefully to these \u200cattacks \u2062and take \u2062effective measures \u200dto deter future acts of\u2064 aggression. The\u2064 Houthis \u200cmust be held accountable for their actions,\u200c and their funding and supply chains need to be disrupted.\u200b A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ramaswamy-says-gop-selective-moral-outrage-on-israel-driven-by-money-lobbying-groups\/\" title=\"Ramaswamy claims GOP's Israel stance fueled by money and lobbying.\">stronger military response<\/a> is necessary to ensure the safety of commercial \u2062vessels and to safeguard the \u2063vital interests of nations involved in maritime trade.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to military action, diplomatic efforts should also be intensified to\u2062 address the root\u2064 causes of the conflict in Yemen. The international community must exert pressure on the Houthi rebels and their \u2064supporters \u2064to end the violence and engage in meaningful negotiations to bring about a peaceful resolution. Cooperation among regional actors, including Saudi Arabia and Iran, is crucial in finding a sustainable solution\u200c to the Yemeni crisis and preventing further escalation.<\/p>\n<p>The attacks on commercial\u2063 vessels by Houthi forces\u2063 highlight the urgent need for \u200da comprehensive and coordinated response.\u200b The safety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/houthi-rebels-release-video-showing-seizure-of-cargo-ship-in-red-sea\/\" title=\"Houthi rebels release video showing seizure of cargo ship in Red Sea\">maritime trade routes<\/a>\u200d is essential for the global economy, and any disruption can have far-reaching consequences. Immediate action should be taken to restore confidence in shipping \u2063routes and protect the\u200c lives of seafarers. The international community, \u200bled by the United States,\u2062 needs to demonstrate resolve\u200d and unity in addressing this threat, ensuring the security of the Middle East waterways and safeguarding\u2064 global \u200dtrade.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The last two U.S. Central Command leaders urge a stronger military response to Houthi forces&#8217; attacks on commercial vessels. The Yemen-based group has been targeting ships with drones and missiles, even capturing an Israeli-linked cargo ship. 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