{"id":2150503,"date":"2024-01-16T13:53:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T18:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/navy-seals-seize-iranian-weapons-intended-for-houthis\/"},"modified":"2024-01-16T13:58:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T18:58:05","slug":"navy-seals-seize-iranian-weapons-intended-for-houthis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/navy-seals-seize-iranian-weapons-intended-for-houthis\/","title":{"rendered":"Navy SEALs capture Iranian weapons for Houthis"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><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%2Fnavy-seals-seize-iranian-weapons-intended-for-houthis%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=2150503&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--><section id=\"article\">\n<article data-post-title=\"Navy SEALs Seize Iranian Weapons Intended for Houthis\" data-post-slug=\"http:\/\/watch-palestinian-protesters-target-nyc-cancer-hospital\" data-post-url id=\"print-1849068\">\n<div>\n<figure><figcaption>\n<h2>The \u2064ship carrying Iranian weapons seized by U.S. military (@CENTCOM\/Twitter)<\/h2>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>A \u2064daring operation \u200cled by American Navy SEALs resulted in the seizure\u2063 of Iran-made weapons parts that were being transported to the Houthis in Yemen. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/start-of-new-space-race-first-private-spacecraft-will-land-on-moon-next-month\/\" title=\"New Space Race begins: Private spacecraft to land on moon next month\">groundbreaking mission marks<\/a> the first time lethal, Iranian-supplied advanced \u200bconventional weapons have been intercepted since the Houthis&#8217; attacks on merchant ships began \u2063in November 2023.\u200b It also \u2062represents the \u200cU.S. Navy&#8217;s first successful confiscation of advanced Iranian-manufactured ballistic \u2062missile and\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-navy-seizes-ship-transporting-lethal-aid-from-iran-to-houthis\/\" title=\"US Navy seizes Iranian ship carrying deadly aid for Houthis\">cruise missile components<\/a> since November \u20622019.<\/p>\n<p>During the raid on January 11, the SEALs managed to confiscate\u200b crucial components for the Houthis&#8217; \u200dmedium-range ballistic missiles and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/russian-navy-moves-16-warships-near-syria\/\" title=\"Russian Navy Moves 16 Warships Near Syria\">anti-ship cruise missiles<\/a>. These very weapons have been used by\u200b the Houthis\u2062 to threaten and attack innocent mariners on international merchant ships in the Red Sea, according to initial analysis.<\/p>\n<p>The 14-member crew of the boat \u2062was \u2064detained by the SEALs, and the Navy\u2063 decided to sink the ship due to safety\u200d concerns. &#8220;It\u200b is clear\u2063 that Iran \u2064continues\u200b to provide advanced\u200b lethal aid to the Houthis,&#8221; emphasized CENTCOM commander Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla. &#8220;This is yet \u2064another example of Iran&#8217;s active destabilization efforts in direct violation \u200bof U.N. Security Resolution 2216 and international law. We will \u200dcollaborate with regional and international partners to expose and intercept these activities, ultimately restoring freedom of navigation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In a separate development, CENTCOM disclosed that two Navy SEALs who participated in the raid were reported missing at sea. Ongoing efforts are underway to locate them.<\/p>\n<p>Significantly, the raid coincided\u200c with the United States and United Kingdom launching strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, responding to the group&#8217;s aggression\u2064 towards commercial ships\u2062 in the Red Sea.\u2062 Despite the\u2064 operation, the Houthis vowed to continue their attacks and recently targeted an American cargo ship with\u200b a ballistic missile.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the seizure of Iranian weapons destined for \u200bthe Houthis demonstrate the \u2063U.S. military&#8217;s commitment to countering Iranian influence in \u2062the region?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  By the \u200dNavy SEALs has successfully \u2063seized a significant \u200ccache of Iranian weapons that were intended \u200dfor Houthi rebels in Yemen. \u2062This operation marks a major success for the U.S. military in \u2064its ongoing efforts \u2063to counter Iranian influence and \u200bsupport for destabilizing actors in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The operation took place on a ship that \u200dwas suspected of carrying illicit weapons from Iran to \u2062the \u2064Houthis. The\u200b Navy SEALs, operating under the command of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), executed a precision\u200b raid to board the vessel and detain its crew\u200b members. The weapons cache\u2064 discovered onboard not\u2063 only confirms \u200dIran&#8217;s direct support \u200dfor the Houthis, but also reveals the sophisticated and dangerous\u2063 nature of these weapons.<\/p>\n<p>The seizure of Iranian weapons destined for the Houthis is \u2064a grave violation of international law and \u2063highlights Iran&#8217;s ongoing disregard for regional stability.\u200c The Houthi rebels, \u2064who have been wreaking havoc in Yemen for years, have been directly \u2064enabled \u200bby \u200cIranian support, which fuels the conflict \u2064and exacerbates \u2064the \u200dsuffering of the Yemeni people.<\/p>\n<p>This operation serves as a\u2062 clear \u2064message\u200c to Iran that its illicit activities will not \u200bgo unnoticed \u200cor unpunished.\u200c The \u200bU.S. and its allies are committed\u2064 to \u2062countering Iranian aggression and will take \u2062all necessary measures to protect regional security. \u2062The seizure of these weapons is \u200ba direct \u200bblow to \u2064Iran&#8217;s efforts\u200d to arm and support \u200dproxy groups, and it further isolates Iran on the international stage.<\/p>\n<p>It is \u200bcrucial that the\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-says-it-found-hamas-plans-to-build-chemical-weapons\/\" title=\"Israel claims to have discovered Hamas' chemical weapons blueprints.\">international community remains vigilant<\/a>\u200d and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-says-u-s-economy-not-in-recession-after-u-s-economy-falls-into-recession\/\" title=\"Biden Says U.S. Economy Not in Recession After U.S. Economy Falls Into Recession\">takes decisive action<\/a> in response to Iran&#8217;s destabilizing actions. \u2062Iran&#8217;s support for the Houthis\u2063 is not\u200d only a threat to Yemen&#8217;s stability, but also \u2064to the\u200b wider region. \u200bThe\u2062 international community \u2062must work together\u200c to\u2064 enforce sanctions on Iran\u200d and prevent further arms smuggling to the Houthis.<\/p>\n<p>This successful \u2063operation by the Navy SEALs demonstrates the professionalism, skill, and\u2062 dedication\u200c of U.S. military\u2063 forces in protecting regional\u2062 security\u200b and countering \u2062Iranian aggression. It also highlights the importance of continued \u200cinvestment and support\u2064 for the \u200bU.S. armed \u2063forces,\u2063 particularly Special Operations units like the Navy SEALs.<\/p>\n<p>As the U.S. and its\u200c allies continue\u2064 to confront the challenges posed by \u200cIran, it is imperative that they maintain\u200d a strong\u2064 and united front. Iran&#8217;s support for terrorist groups and \u200ddestabilizing activities cannot be\u2064 tolerated,\u200c and the international\u200c community must stand together in holding Iran accountable.<\/p>\n<p>The seizure of Iranian weapons intended for the Houthis represents \u200ba major victory in\u200c the ongoing efforts to counter Iranian influence in the region. \u2064It sends a clear \u2064message that the U.S. and its allies will not allow\u2062 Iran to destabilize the Middle East and \u200bthreaten global security. This\u200b operation serves as a reminder of \u200bthe importance of maintaining a strong military capability \u200dand a resolute commitment \u200cto countering\u200d Iran&#8217;s malign activities.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2064 conclusion, the Navy SEALs&#8217; successful\u200d seizure of Iranian weapons destined for \u200dthe Houthis is a significant achievement for\u2063 the \u200cU.S. military and its ongoing efforts\u2064 to protect regional\u2062 stability.\u2062 It underscores the need \u200bfor continued vigilance and decisive action in countering Iran&#8217;s support \u200bfor proxy groups. The international community must\u2063 stand united in holding \u200cIran accountable for its destabilizing actions and \u2062preventing further arms smuggling to the Houthis. This operation serves as\u200b a powerful message to \u200bIran that\u200b its \u2064illicit activities will not go unpunished, and that the U.S. and its allies are committed to safeguarding\u2064 regional security.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The US military announced that American Navy SEALs recently intercepted Iranian weapons parts being transported to the Houthis in Yemen. This marks the first seizure of lethal, advanced conventional weapons supplied by Iran to the Houthis during their attacks. 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