The US Coast Guard seized a big cache of weapons bound for Houthi rebels, including ballistic missile components and explosives
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- The US Coast Guard said it seized over 200 packages of weapons meant for Houthi rebels in Yemen.
- Ballistic missile components originating from Iran were found on a vessel in the Arabian Sea.
- Houthi rebels have been attacking ships in Red Sea as a response to the Israel-Hamas war.
Over 200 packages of illegal weapons and military components bound for Yemen have been seized by the US Coast Guard, the US Central Command said in a
statement on Thursday. The shipment was seized from a vessel in the Arabian Sea on January 28, per the statement. The US Central Command said the weapons had originated in Iran and were en-route to be delivered to Houthi rebels in Yemen. A vast assortment of weapons were found on the vessel, ranging from medium-range ballistic missile components, explosives, and anti-tank guided missile launcher assemblies.
I have a great idea: send that stuff to Ukraine. I am sure they could use it.
Last edited by Lonewolf_50; 17th Feb 2024 at 01:32.