{"id":2182550,"date":"2024-02-20T23:55:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T04:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/houthi-terrorists-strike-u-s-cargo-ship-carrying-humanitarian-aid-to-yemen\/"},"modified":"2024-02-20T23:59:34","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T04:59:34","slug":"houthi-terrorists-strike-u-s-cargo-ship-carrying-humanitarian-aid-to-yemen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/houthi-terrorists-strike-u-s-cargo-ship-carrying-humanitarian-aid-to-yemen\/","title":{"rendered":"Houthi terrorists attack US aid ship to Yemen"},"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\">16<\/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%2Fhouthi-terrorists-strike-u-s-cargo-ship-carrying-humanitarian-aid-to-yemen%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=2182550&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 Strike Humanitarian Aid Ship in Yemen<\/h2>\n<p>In a concerning development, U.S. \u200cCentral Command\u2064 revealed that Iranian-backed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/houthis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houthi<\/a> terrorists in Yemen have targeted a cargo ship carrying vital \u2063humanitarian aid for the Yemeni people.<\/p>\n<p>This news comes on the heels of the terrorists&#8217; \u200drecent actions, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/biden-failing-on-world-stage-cargo-ship-could-sink-after-houthi-attack-u-s-drone-downed-u-s-cargo-ship-hit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">downing<\/a> of a\u2062 U.S. drone, inflicting severe damage on a British cargo ship, and launching numerous attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cOn February 19, between \u206212:30 p.m. and 1:50 p.m. (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists fired two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-china-builds-mockups-of-u-s-navy-ships-for-missile-target-practice\/\" title=\"Report: China Builds Mockups of U.S. Navy Ships for Missile Target Practice\">anti-ship ballistic missiles<\/a> at M\/V Sea Champion, a Greek-flagged, U.S.-owned bulk carrier bound for the port of Aden in Yemen,\u201d CENTCOM stated. \u201cOne of the missiles detonated near the \u2064ship causing minor damage.\u200c Nevertheless, her crew proceeded on course to their ultimate destination: delivering grain to Aden, Yemen, for the benefit of the Yemeni people. M\/V Sea Champion has delivered humanitarian aid to Yemen 11 times in\u200b the past five years.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The statement further emphasized the dire situation in\u200d Yemen,\u2062 stating\u2063 that the Houthi aggression has worsened the already high levels of need\u2064 in the conflict-ridden country. With nearly 80 percent of \u200bthe population requiring humanitarian assistance, Yemen remains one of the world&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nyc-mayor-adams-says-its-racist-to-send-illegal-aliens-to-black-run-cities\/\" title=\"NYC Mayor Adams deems sending illegal immigrants to \"black-run\" cities as racist.\">largest humanitarian crises<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>CENTCOM affirmed its commitment to counter the Houthis&#8217; malicious activities, which directly \u2062jeopardize the\u200d import of food and humanitarian aid to Yemen.<\/p>\n<p>Over \u2063the past day and a half, U.S. forces have taken decisive action, destroying a surface-to-air missile launcher, shooting down 11 \u200bone-way attack (OWA) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), and intercepting an <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 missile<\/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=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE \u2063TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe OWA UAVs, the SAM system, and ASCM destroyed \u200cwere identified by CENTCOM and determined they presented imminent threats to U.S. Navy ships\u2064 and merchant vessels in the region,\u201d the statement said. \u201cThese actions will protect navigational\u200d rights and freedoms and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-and-uk-forces-strike-houthi-stockpiles-with-international-cooperation\/\" title=\"US and UK forces jointly target Houthi stockpiles with global collaboration\">make international waters safer<\/a> and more secure for U.S. Navy and merchant vessels.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/biden-failing-on-world-stage-cargo-ship-could-sink-after-houthi-attack-u-s-drone-downed-u-s-cargo-ship-hit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biden \u2063Failing On World Stage: Cargo Ship Could\u200c Sink After Houthi Attack; U.S. \u2062Drone Downed; U.S. Cargo Ship Hit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What measures can be taken to ensure the safety and security of humanitarian aid shipments\u2064 to Yemen<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ew successfully repelled the attack, avoiding casualties and\u200b protecting the valuable cargo onboard.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This attack on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/w-h-o-s-tedros-says-ethiopia-still-starving-tigray-minority-after-truce-declared\/\" title=\"W.H.O.'s Tedros Says Ethiopia Still Starving Tigray Minority After 'Truce' Declared\">humanitarian aid ship<\/a> \u200bis \u200cdeeply \u2063troubling and raises serious questions about the\u2063 intentions and actions\u200b of the Houthi terrorists. The Houthi rebels, who are known for their close ties to Iran, \u2064have been involved in\u2063 a brutal war in\u2064 Yemen for years, creating a dire humanitarian \u2064crisis in\u2062 the country. \u200cThousands of innocent Yemeni \u200bcivilians have lost their lives, \u2063and \u2062millions are suffering \u2062from famine, \u2064disease, and lack of basic necessities.<\/p>\n<p>The targeting of a ship carrying vital humanitarian aid is a\u200c clear indication \u2063that the\u200b Houthi\u2062 terrorists prioritize their own \u200ddestructive agenda over the well-being and survival of the Yemeni people. This is \u2063not only \u200ba violation of international law but also a blatant disregard for the principles of humanity and\u2064 compassion.<\/p>\n<p>Iran&#8217;s support for \u2063the Houthi rebels is well-documented. The Iranian regime has provided financial, military, \u2064and logistical support to the Houthis, \u2062empowering them to carry out their violent campaign in Yemen. Iran&#8217;s backing\u2063 of the Houthi terrorists is not only destabilizing \u200bthe region but also exacerbating the suffering of the Yemeni people.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 international community must act swiftly \u200band\u200c decisively to condemn these terrorist\u2063 actions\u200b and hold Iran\u2063 accountable for its \u200csupport of the \u2063Houthi rebels. The targeting \u2062of\u200b humanitarian aid\u200d ships is a despicable \u200dact\u200b that must not be \u2064tolerated\u200d under any circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to condemning these \u2062actions, it is imperative that steps are taken to ensure the safety \u200cand \u200dsecurity of humanitarian aid shipments to Yemen. The\u200d Yemeni\u2064 people \u200bare in dire need of assistance,\u2063 and any hindrance to \u2062the delivery of \u200bvital aid\u200d will only exacerbate\u2064 the \u2062already dire situation on the ground.<\/p>\n<p>The targeting of a humanitarian aid ship by Iranian-backed Houthi \u2063terrorists in Yemen\u2063 is \u2062a \u2063stark reminder\u2062 of the complex challenges faced by the international community in addressing the \u200dcrisis in \u2064Yemen. It is\u2063 imperative that \u200dcountries \u2063come together to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict and \u200dwork towards alleviating the\u2064 suffering of the \u2064Yemeni people.<\/p>\n<p>The United States, along with its allies, must continue to support the legitimate government of Yemen and work towards a comprehensive political\u200b solution that brings \u2063stability\u2062 and peace to\u2063 the\u2062 country. This includes addressing Iran&#8217;s destabilizing role in\u200d the \u2063region\u2063 and holding \u200cthe\u2062 Houthi \u200bterrorists accountable for their actions.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the attack on a humanitarian\u200d aid ship by \u200dIranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen is a\u2062 shocking and reprehensible\u2062 act. It highlights the\u200c urgent \u2064need for the international community to take strong action against the \u200dHouthi rebels and their sponsors. The Yemeni people have\u2063 suffered enough and deserve our unwavering \u2064support in their quest for peace, stability, and a \u2064better future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. Central Command reported that Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists attacked a Yemen-bound cargo ship carrying aid. This follows their recent actions of downing a U.S. drone, damaging a British ship, and launching numerous assaults on Red Sea vessels<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2182551,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/ship-1-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2182550","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/ship-1-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2182550","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=2182550"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2182550\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2182551"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2182550"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2182550"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2182550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}