Yemen.....2
Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
A comparable vessel - and not even in as bad a condition….
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiddy_Island_disaster
The Whiddy Island Disaster.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiddy_Island_disaster
The Whiddy Island Disaster.
Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...ting-abu-dhabi
United Arab Emirates intercepts two ballistic missiles targeting Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates intercepted two ballistic missiles claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels over the skies of Abu Dhabi early on Monday, authorities said, the second attack in a week that targeted the Emirati capital.
The missile fire further escalates tensions across the Persian Gulf, where there has been a series of assaults near but never indisputably on – Emirati soil amid Yemen’s years-long war and the collapse of Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers.
The attacks threaten the business-friendly, tourism-focused efforts of the Emirates, a federation of seven sheikhdoms on the Arabian peninsula which is also home to Dubai. For years, the country has marketed itself as a safe corner of an otherwise-dangerous area.
Videos on social media showed the sky over Abu Dhabi light up before dawn on Monday, with what appeared to be interceptor missiles racing into the clouds to target the incoming fire. Two explosions later thundered through the city. The videos showed known features of Abu Dhabi.
The state-run WAM news agency said that missile fragments fell harmlessly over Abu Dhabi.
The Emirates “is ready and ready to deal with any threats and that it takes all necessary measures to protect the state from all attacks,” WAM quoted the UAE defence ministry as saying.
The missile fire disrupted traffic into Abu Dhabi international airport, home to the long-haul carrier Etihad, for about an hour after the attack.
Houthi military spokesperson Yehia Sarei claimed the attack in a televised statement, saying the rebels targeted the UAE with ballistic missiles and drones. He warned the UAE would continue to be a target “as long as attacks on the Yemeni people continue.”
“We warn foreign companies and investors to leave the Emirates!” Sarei shouted from a podium. “This has become an unsafe country!”
The US embassy in Abu Dhabi later issued a security alert to Americans living in the UAE, warning citizens to “maintain a high level of security awareness”.
The alert included instructions on how to cope with missile attacks, something unheard-of previously in the UAE, a tourist destination home to skyscraper-studded Dubai and its long-haul carrier Emirates.
The Emirati defence ministry later tweeted out a black-and-white video that it said showed an F-16 striking the ballistic missile launcher used in the Abu Dhabi attack. It identified the site as being near al-Jawaf, a Yemeni province about 1,400km (870 miles) south-west of Abu Dhabi…..
United Arab Emirates intercepts two ballistic missiles targeting Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates intercepted two ballistic missiles claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels over the skies of Abu Dhabi early on Monday, authorities said, the second attack in a week that targeted the Emirati capital.
The missile fire further escalates tensions across the Persian Gulf, where there has been a series of assaults near but never indisputably on – Emirati soil amid Yemen’s years-long war and the collapse of Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers.
The attacks threaten the business-friendly, tourism-focused efforts of the Emirates, a federation of seven sheikhdoms on the Arabian peninsula which is also home to Dubai. For years, the country has marketed itself as a safe corner of an otherwise-dangerous area.
Videos on social media showed the sky over Abu Dhabi light up before dawn on Monday, with what appeared to be interceptor missiles racing into the clouds to target the incoming fire. Two explosions later thundered through the city. The videos showed known features of Abu Dhabi.
The state-run WAM news agency said that missile fragments fell harmlessly over Abu Dhabi.
The Emirates “is ready and ready to deal with any threats and that it takes all necessary measures to protect the state from all attacks,” WAM quoted the UAE defence ministry as saying.
The missile fire disrupted traffic into Abu Dhabi international airport, home to the long-haul carrier Etihad, for about an hour after the attack.
Houthi military spokesperson Yehia Sarei claimed the attack in a televised statement, saying the rebels targeted the UAE with ballistic missiles and drones. He warned the UAE would continue to be a target “as long as attacks on the Yemeni people continue.”
“We warn foreign companies and investors to leave the Emirates!” Sarei shouted from a podium. “This has become an unsafe country!”
The US embassy in Abu Dhabi later issued a security alert to Americans living in the UAE, warning citizens to “maintain a high level of security awareness”.
The alert included instructions on how to cope with missile attacks, something unheard-of previously in the UAE, a tourist destination home to skyscraper-studded Dubai and its long-haul carrier Emirates.
The Emirati defence ministry later tweeted out a black-and-white video that it said showed an F-16 striking the ballistic missile launcher used in the Abu Dhabi attack. It identified the site as being near al-Jawaf, a Yemeni province about 1,400km (870 miles) south-west of Abu Dhabi…..
Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle...am-2022-01-24/
Yemen's Houthis fail in second missile attack on UAE
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/u...this-fwbqhnbdg
UAE intercepts two missiles heading for Abu Dhabi fired by Houthis
Two ballistic missiles fired by rebels in Yemen were intercepted over Abu Dhabi today, the explosions lighting up the night sky over one of the world’s key oil capitals.
Houthi rebels said they were aimed at the al-Dhafra air base, which the United Arab Emirates armed forces share with the United States and France, putting the Gulf’s western allies as well as their businesses in the cross-hairs as Yemen’s civil war crosses borders.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they also targeted Dubai, the UAE’s second city, 90 miles along the coast from Abu Dhabi and a major business and tourism hub. However, there was no immediate sign of missiles landing there or being intercepted.….
Today’s missile attack followed warnings over the weekend by the Houthis that they would target the many western businesses based in the UAE. They include oil giants and arms companies in Abu Dhabi, and finance, trade and tourism companies, particularly in Dubai and Jebel Ali port.
They won significant support from their backers in Tehran. Kayhan, a hardline newspaper associated with the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, bore a photograph of Dubai’s skyscrapers under the headline “Evacuate the UAE’s business towers”. It also quoted Houthi officials warning of more strikes. The stock exchange in Dubai was hit, with shares falling across the board later on Monday.….
Yemen's Houthis fail in second missile attack on UAE
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/u...this-fwbqhnbdg
UAE intercepts two missiles heading for Abu Dhabi fired by Houthis
Two ballistic missiles fired by rebels in Yemen were intercepted over Abu Dhabi today, the explosions lighting up the night sky over one of the world’s key oil capitals.
Houthi rebels said they were aimed at the al-Dhafra air base, which the United Arab Emirates armed forces share with the United States and France, putting the Gulf’s western allies as well as their businesses in the cross-hairs as Yemen’s civil war crosses borders.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they also targeted Dubai, the UAE’s second city, 90 miles along the coast from Abu Dhabi and a major business and tourism hub. However, there was no immediate sign of missiles landing there or being intercepted.….
Today’s missile attack followed warnings over the weekend by the Houthis that they would target the many western businesses based in the UAE. They include oil giants and arms companies in Abu Dhabi, and finance, trade and tourism companies, particularly in Dubai and Jebel Ali port.
They won significant support from their backers in Tehran. Kayhan, a hardline newspaper associated with the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, bore a photograph of Dubai’s skyscrapers under the headline “Evacuate the UAE’s business towers”. It also quoted Houthi officials warning of more strikes. The stock exchange in Dubai was hit, with shares falling across the board later on Monday.….
Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/a...this-nfr2kt7n0
Abu Dhabi expats left shaken after attempted missile strike by Houthis
…..Abu Dhabi was once named one of the safest countries in the world by the World Economic Forum, but now those living there are on edge after attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, the latest of which was in the early hours of Monday morning.
The UAE’s Ministry of Defence announced that at 12.20am its air defences had destroyed a ballistic missile intercepted on its way to the UAE. There were no casualties as the missile dropped into an unpopulated area.
In a tweet, the ministry said: ”The UAE air defence forces and the Coalition Command succeeded in destroying the missile launcher in Yemen after identifying locations of the sites.” It reiterated its “full readiness to deal with any threats” and adding that it would “take all necessary measures to protect the UAE from any [further] attacks”….
Last Monday, two ballistic missiles fired by rebels in Yemen were intercepted over Abu Dhabi. The Houthis said they had been aimed at the al-Dhafra air base. The rebels said they also targeted Dubai, the UAE’s second city and tourism hub, 90 miles along the coast from Abu Dhabi.
Last week, the Houthis had targeted an oil storage facility near Abu Dhabi, killing three workers, two Indian and one Pakistani….
This week, the Foreign Office raised the threat level for Abu Dhabi and warned British citizens to be vigilant, saying that terrorist attacks were “very likely”.
On Thursday, the US advised its citizens to avoid travel to the UAE, which is now a level four “do not travel” status, citing “threats of mission or drone attacks” as well as Covid-19.…..
https://travel.state.gov/content/tra...-advisory.html
Abu Dhabi expats left shaken after attempted missile strike by Houthis
…..Abu Dhabi was once named one of the safest countries in the world by the World Economic Forum, but now those living there are on edge after attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, the latest of which was in the early hours of Monday morning.
The UAE’s Ministry of Defence announced that at 12.20am its air defences had destroyed a ballistic missile intercepted on its way to the UAE. There were no casualties as the missile dropped into an unpopulated area.
In a tweet, the ministry said: ”The UAE air defence forces and the Coalition Command succeeded in destroying the missile launcher in Yemen after identifying locations of the sites.” It reiterated its “full readiness to deal with any threats” and adding that it would “take all necessary measures to protect the UAE from any [further] attacks”….
Last Monday, two ballistic missiles fired by rebels in Yemen were intercepted over Abu Dhabi. The Houthis said they had been aimed at the al-Dhafra air base. The rebels said they also targeted Dubai, the UAE’s second city and tourism hub, 90 miles along the coast from Abu Dhabi.
Last week, the Houthis had targeted an oil storage facility near Abu Dhabi, killing three workers, two Indian and one Pakistani….
This week, the Foreign Office raised the threat level for Abu Dhabi and warned British citizens to be vigilant, saying that terrorist attacks were “very likely”.
On Thursday, the US advised its citizens to avoid travel to the UAE, which is now a level four “do not travel” status, citing “threats of mission or drone attacks” as well as Covid-19.…..
https://travel.state.gov/content/tra...-advisory.html
"Abu Dhabi was once named one of the safest countries in the world by the World Economic Forum, but now those living there are on edge after attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, the latest of which was in the early hours of Monday morning."
I heard from a colleague working there that everyone was expecting it - things occasionally go bump in the night in the Emirates and people just keep their mouths shut
I heard from a colleague working there that everyone was expecting it - things occasionally go bump in the night in the Emirates and people just keep their mouths shut
"This will hammer the tourist trade in Dubai too,"
Doubt it - the average punter going to Dubai has no idea where it is, wouldn't connect it with Abu Dhabi or the UAE, and knows that wherever you go these days there's always the chance of someone trying to kill people
Doubt it - the average punter going to Dubai has no idea where it is, wouldn't connect it with Abu Dhabi or the UAE, and knows that wherever you go these days there's always the chance of someone trying to kill people
I only heard about the first attack because I occasionally catch up on Al Jazeerah - hardly any coverage initially on the Beeb. We're so inward-focused these days - sad. Must re-tune to the World Service ont' steam radio...
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I think he's about to receive some incoming.
Gee, who saw that coming?
Just in time for Christmas.
A multinational naval force will be deployed in the Red Sea to defend against attacks from Houthis that have disrupted international shipping routes, United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Tuesday.
"The recent escalation in reckless Houthi attacks originating from Yemen threatens the free flow of commerce, endangers innocent mariners, and violates international law," Austin, who is on a trip to Bahrain, home to the US Navy's headquarters in the Middle East, said.
Dubbed "Operation Prosperity Guardian," the US-led coalition will include Britain, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain. They will reinforce a US and Egyptian-led force already operating in the region.
"Even if America succeeds in mobilizing the entire world, our military operations will not stop... no matter the sacrifices it costs us," senior Houthi official Mohammed al-Bukhaiti said on X, formerly Twitter. He added that the group would "respond to any aggression with military operations that are unprecedented."
"The recent escalation in reckless Houthi attacks originating from Yemen threatens the free flow of commerce, endangers innocent mariners, and violates international law," Austin, who is on a trip to Bahrain, home to the US Navy's headquarters in the Middle East, said.
Dubbed "Operation Prosperity Guardian," the US-led coalition will include Britain, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain. They will reinforce a US and Egyptian-led force already operating in the region.
The Iran-backed along the key route in response to Israel's war on Hamas.
On Tuesday, the militants said they would not halt attacks on Red Sea shipping despite the announcement of the new maritime protection force."Even if America succeeds in mobilizing the entire world, our military operations will not stop... no matter the sacrifices it costs us," senior Houthi official Mohammed al-Bukhaiti said on X, formerly Twitter. He added that the group would "respond to any aggression with military operations that are unprecedented."
In the last four weeks, Houthi militants have attacked or seized commercial ships 12 times and still hold 25 members of the MV Galaxy Leader hostage in Yemen, according to the US.
The UN Security Council discussed the Houthi threat on Monday but took no immediate action.
The UN Security Council discussed the Houthi threat on Monday but took no immediate action.
About 12% of world shipping traffic usually transits via the Suez Canal, the shortest shipping route between Europe and Asia, passing into the Red Sea waters off Yemen.
On Monday, oil giant BP said it had paused shipments through the Red Sea, pushing up oil prices.
On Monday, oil giant BP said it had paused shipments through the Red Sea, pushing up oil prices.
I would have thought any attempted blockade starting now would be too late for Christmas, but I bet it will be a good excuse for some early price rises.
Operation Cancel Christmas is already underway. Do you understand the joke?
Given the time of year this is, it smells a lot more like Operation Cancel Christmas. 
He's talking a lot of smack.
Originally Posted by Newsweek
A Houthi rebel leader has warned of retaliatory efforts against American warships if the Yemeni group is targeted by the U.S. as part of a newly launched operation to counter attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The warning comes a day after Houthi rebels based in Yemen attacked two commercial shipping vessels south of the Red Sea. A spokesperson for the Houthi rebels said on Monday they had attacked two vessels that had alleged links to Israel, Newsweek reported.
In response, the U.S. is leading a new international force, Operation Prosperity Guardian, to ensure that the region remains safe for commercial shipping, despite the Houthi rebel attacks.
In response, the U.S. is leading a new international force, Operation Prosperity Guardian, to ensure that the region remains safe for commercial shipping, despite the Houthi rebel attacks.
"We will not stand idly by if the Americans are tempted to escalate further and commit foolishness by targeting our country or waging war against it," Abdel-Malik al-Houthi said in a televised statement. "Any American targeting of our country will be targeted by us, and we will make American battleships, interests, and navigation a target for our missiles, drones, and military operations."
"The American fought our people with humanitarian aid, even with food that was provided through the World Food Program, and yet he threatens more," Al-Houthi said in the statement. "Whatever the Americans do against our people, we rely on God and confront the Americans. We prefer a direct war with the Americans and the Zionist enemy."
"The American fought our people with humanitarian aid, even with food that was provided through the World Food Program, and yet he threatens more," Al-Houthi said in the statement. "Whatever the Americans do against our people, we rely on God and confront the Americans. We prefer a direct war with the Americans and the Zionist enemy."
Like all politicians - it plays well at home..............
Surprised at the population of Yemen - nearly 33 million and growing.
Wife spent time in Aden as a little girl, and then went to Sanaa in '99 on a news job - still talks about it - said it was absolutely beautiful.
Absolute tragedy what's happened since.
Wife spent time in Aden as a little girl, and then went to Sanaa in '99 on a news job - still talks about it - said it was absolutely beautiful.
Absolute tragedy what's happened since.
It is a striking place - beautiful if you like places like Monument Valley. Rather similar to Muscat .
The population rise is a classic - women are not as well educated in general as men (and many of them aren't really educated at all outside the cities) and there aren't tha t many in jobs . Once women start to earn their own living the birth rate drops like a stone.
The population rise is a classic - women are not as well educated in general as men (and many of them aren't really educated at all outside the cities) and there aren't tha t many in jobs . Once women start to earn their own living the birth rate drops like a stone.