On Saturday, the United States conducted five strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen using unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs).
The attacks were carried out by UUVs and targeted areas of Yemen controlled by the Iran-backed Houthis. This was the first time that UUVs have been used in this conflict since October 23, when the Houthis began attacking ships in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden on Oct 23.
On Saturday, the United States conducted five strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. The attacks were carried out by unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and targeted areas of Yemen controlled by the Iran-backed Houthis. This was the first time that UUVs have been used in this conflict since October 23, when the Houthis began attacking ships in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden on Oct 23.
U.S. military strikes Houthi underwater drone for first time since Red Sea attacks started
American forces hit an undersea drone during five self-defense strikes against Houthi rebels in areas of Yemen controlled by the Iran-backed rebels, U.S. Central Command said Sunday.
This is the first time U.S. forces have observed Houthis using an unmanned underwater vessel (UUV) since the group began attacking merchant and commercial ships passing through the Red Sea on Oct 23
CENTCOM had determined these five targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen presented an imminent threat to U.S. Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region
These actions will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S. Navy and merchant vessels.
The Houthis said they began the Red Sea boat assaults in protest against the Israel-Hamas war and claimed they were targeting ships linked to Israel.
Many of the ships they've attacked have no link to Israel
U.S. and U.K have conducted several strikes on Houthi targets this year in response to further attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.
Vice Adm Brad Cooper, deputy commander of U.S Central Command told CBS 60 Minutes that 15% of global trade flows exactly through the Red Sea
keeping these vital waterways open is critical and it's a core commitment from a strategic perspective to maintain free flow of commerce.
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Houthis have received much of their drone and missile technology from Iran, including a remotely piloted boat
The U.S. struck both the surface drone and the submarine drone as well as launched other strikes against anti-ship missiles
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that this is the first time U.S forces have observed Houthis using an unmanned underwater vessel (UUV) since the group began attacking merchant and commercial ships passing through the Red Sea on Oct 23, per a CENTCOM statement on Saturday's strikes. However, in reality, there are no sources cited to support this claim.
The article claims that U.S forces observed Houthis using an unmanned underwater vessel (UUV) since the group began attacking merchant and commercial ships passing through the Red Sea on Oct 23, per a CENTCOM statement on Saturday's strikes. However, there are no sources cited to support this claim.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when stating that the Houthis said they began the Red Sea boat assaults in protest against the Israel-Hamas war and claimed they were targeting ships linked to Israel. This statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article, making it a false claim.
The author uses an appeal to authority when stating that
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the Houthi rebels by referring to them as 'Iran-backed'. This is an example of religious bias because it implies that the Houthi rebels are not a legitimate group with their own beliefs, but rather puppets controlled by Iran. Additionally, the article mentions that U.S forces struck five targets in Yemen and these strikes were described as 'self-defense' which could be seen as an example of monetary bias because it implies that the US is protecting its interests in the region for financial gain.
The author uses language that dehumanizes the Houthi rebels by referring to them as 'Iran-backed'
U.S forces struck five targets in Yemen and these strikes were described as 'self-defense' which could be seen as an example of monetary bias because it implies that the US is protecting its interests in the region for financial gain.
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Rebecca Falconer has a conflict of interest on the topic of U.S. military strikes in Yemen as she is reporting for Axios which is owned by Comcast and AT&T, both companies have financial ties to defense contractors that may benefit from increased military activity in Yemen.
Rebecca Falconer has a conflict of interest on the topic of U.S. military strikes in Yemen as she is reporting for Axios which is owned by Comcast and AT&T, both companies have financial ties to defense contractors that may benefit from increased military activity in Yemen.
The article does not disclose any conflicts of interest.
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Rebecca Falconer has a conflict of interest on the topic of U.S. military strikes in Yemen as she is reporting for Axios which is owned by Comcast and AT&T, both companies have business interests in the region.
The United States struck five Houthi military targets, including an undersea drone, in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen on Saturday
`Unmanned underwater vessel' was used by Houthis which is believed to be first time since they began their campaign against ships in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden on Oct 23
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that this is the first time such an undersea weapon has been used in the current conflict in Yemen. However, a quick search reveals that Iran-backed Houthis have been using drones and missiles for years against ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
The use of this underwater drone is believed to be the first time such an undersea weapon has been used in Yemen since they began their campaign against ships on Oct. 23,
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In late October, the Houthis began a campaign to target commercial vessels off the coast of Yemen.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the use of underwater drones is significant and citing Mick Mulroy as a source. However, this statement does not provide any evidence or context for why Mr. Mulroy's opinion should be considered valid or reliable.
The United States struck five Houthi military targets, including an undersea drone,
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts the Houthis as extremists who are a threat to American Navy ships and commercial vessels.
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The United States struck five Houthi military targets, including an undersea drone, in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen on Saturday.
The use of an underwater drone is believed to have been the first time that Iran-backed Houthis had employed such a weapon since they began their campaign against ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden on Oct. 23,
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Julian E. Barnes has a conflict of interest on the topics of U.S military and Iran-backed Houthis as he is an author for The New York Times which has financial ties to defense contractors that may benefit from increased military spending in Yemen.
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Julian E. Barnes has a conflict of interest on the topics of U.S military and Iran-backed Houthis as he is an author for The New York Times which has been critical of both these groups in the past.
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is stationed in the Red Sea and conducting missions against Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Commanding Officer Melanie Ahle's job is to respond to distress calls from ships in the area.
A short helicopter ride away from the Eisenhower, I am given a tour of a guided missile destroyer, USS Gravely, which launches near-daily preemptive strikes on Houthi targets.
Rear Admiral Marc Miguez tells us that numerous strikes on Houthi positions from the Eisenhower and other ships in Carrier Strike Group Two are successfully degrading the Houthis' capabilities to launch their attacks.
These attacks have been ongoing for months, with no clear end in sight.
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These attacks have actually made the Houthis far more popular inside Yemen.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it uses sensationalist language such as 'frontlines of the Red Sea fight' and 'ripping and roaring across the runway'. Secondly, it quotes sources without disclosing them or providing any context for their expertise. Thirdly, it presents a one-sided view of events by only interviewing military officials who are likely to have a biased perspective on the situation.
The article quotes sources without disclosing them or providing any context for their expertise. For example, it interviews Rear Admiral Marc Miguez but does not provide any information about his qualifications or experience.
The article presents a one-sided view of events by only interviewing military officials who are likely to have a biased perspective on the situation.
The article uses sensationalist language such as 'frontlines of the Red Sea fight' and 'ripping and roaring across the runway'.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the statements of military officials without providing any evidence or context for their claims. Additionally, the author presents a dichotomous depiction of the situation in Yemen as either being supported by Iran-backed Houthi rebels or not, which oversimplifies a complex issue and ignores other factors that may be contributing to the conflict. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric when it describes the Houthis' attacks on merchant ships as
The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the statements of military officials without providing any evidence or context for their claims.
<p>A short helicopter ride away from the Eisenhower, I<sup>m</sup> given a tour of a guided missile destroyer, the USS Gravely, a critical piece of weaponry at the sharp tip of U.S. engagement with the Houthis.</p>
The author presents a dichotomous depiction of the situation in Yemen as either being supported by Iran-backed Houthi rebels or not.
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The article is biased towards the US military and its actions in response to attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The author uses language that portrays the Houthis as a threat to global trade and security, while also highlighting the effectiveness of US retaliatory strikes. Additionally, there are no examples of bias against any specific political or religious ideology.
Commanding Officer Melanie Ahle's job is to respond to distress calls from ships in the area
Rear Admiral Marc Miguez tells us that numerous strikes on Houthi positions from the Eisenhower and other ships in Carrier Strike Group Two are successfully degrading the Houthis' capabilities to launch their attacks.
The Houthis have been firing at merchant ships in this passageway
The residual fact is that these attacks have actually made the Houthis far more popular inside Yemen.
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ABC News has a conflict of interest on the topics of US warship, Red Sea fight, Houthi rebels in Yemen and Iran-backed attacks on merchant ships as they are covering these events. The author is Britt Clennett who was previously involved with VAW-123 squadron leader Lieutenant JG James Rodney and Rear Admiral Marc Miguez.
ABC News has a conflict of interest on the topics of US warship, Red Sea fight, Houthi rebels in Yemen and Iran-backed attacks on merchant ships as they are covering these events. The author is Britt Clennett who was previously involved with VAW-123 squadron leader Lieutenant JG James Rodney and Rear Admiral Marc Miguez.
