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U.S. airstrikes on Houthi-held areas of Yemen killed at least 31 and injured 101, according to the Houthi health ministry.

The strikes followed renewed Houthi attacks on shipping, which they say are in response to Israel’s blockade of Gaza.

A Houthi spokesperson vowed retaliation, stating, “Our response will not be delayed.” Trump warned Iran to stop supporting the Houthis, while Iran distanced itself from the group.

The conflict has disrupted Red Sea shipping, prompting the U.S. to redesignate the Houthis as a terrorist organization earlier this month.

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[–] x00z@lemmy.world 33 points 11 hours ago (2 children)

Oh I remember this episode.

  1. attack middle eastern nations
  2. middle eastern nations can not match strength of the US
  3. eventually middle eastern uses terrorism to show that you should not mess with them
  4. terrorism allows for authoritarian power grab in US
  5. ???
  6. profit
[–] IndustryStandard@lemmy.world 5 points 3 hours ago
  1. Spend 22 trillion dollars occupying a country and achieving noting. Then leave.
  2. profit (for the military industrial complex)
[–] GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 4 points 10 hours ago

that's too slow. Marshal law by end of week after the invasion of Mexico.

[–] futatorius@lemm.ee 11 points 11 hours ago

What, participating in one genocide isn't enough for Trump? Now he has to join Bonesaw's one against the Yemenis too?

[–] IndustryStandard@lemmy.world 11 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Houthis the leaders of the free world. What a timeline.

[–] elatedCatfish@lemm.ee 4 points 9 hours ago (2 children)

Ah yes, one of Iran’s proxies - leaders of the free world and gender apartheid /s

Ffs people…

[–] IndustryStandard@lemmy.world 2 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

Yes, the people standing up to genocide.

Say some words about headscarves and trans people while America and Israel are actively massacring the very people you are pretending to defend.. You must care so much about them.

[–] SkyezOpen@lemmy.world -1 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

America bad therefore... 🙄

[–] IndustryStandard@lemmy.world 2 points 3 hours ago

America and Israel are conducting a genocide. Therefore the people risking their lives to stand up to America and Israel are better than America.

[–] DaveyRocket@lemmy.world 35 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

I wonder how long the world is going to be okay with America using deadly violence in the Middle East as a way to mask and deflect from domestic turmoil? At least our “coalition of the willing (to commit war crimes)” is getting smaller.

[–] robbinhood@lemmy.world 6 points 19 hours ago (2 children)

ehhh.... fuck it, let's earn some downvotes.

I'm really not going to lose sleep over a group that intentionally targets civilian ships staffed, with you know, innocent civilians.

Trump sucks. But Iran's upper leadership also sucks, and they're funding this.

[–] smol_beans@lemmy.world 23 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

It's hilarious that your name is Robin Hood but you're completely against imposing a blockade to stop a genocide

[–] robbinhood@lemmy.world 3 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (2 children)

Did Robin Hood go out and pepper innocent people with arrows? Was that the moral of the story?

Most ship crew members come from neutral developing countries, such as the Philippines. Maybe their lives don't mean much to you, but they mean a lot to me. Sorry, I'm never going to condone attacking innocent civilians.

[–] IndustryStandard@lemmy.world 0 points 2 hours ago

Do you think they are civilian vessels operated by mom and pop shops? They are owned by those innocent billionaires Robin loved so much.

Boats have been warned not to travel through the Red Sea until Israel lifts its illegal blockade on Gaza.

[–] smol_beans@lemmy.world -2 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago) (3 children)

Robin Hood committed crimes to help people in need. What's worse? Taking cargo vessels and holding their crew ransom or genociding millions of people? Fighting evil is usually ugly, if playing nice was effective we wouldn't be here

[–] robbinhood@lemmy.world 6 points 8 hours ago

yeah, robin hood wasn't out attacking innocent people.

We're all the heroes in our own story but you're sitting here trying to defend attacking innocent civilians. I hope some day you're able to realize how messed up that is.

[–] JacksonLamb@lemmy.world 0 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago)

holding their crew ransom

You seem to have hallucinated a Disney movie version of events.

If you want to be pro Houthi attacks in the Red Sea that's your prerogative, but don't tell yourself bedtime stories about how that particular conflict is playing out.

[–] dutchkimble@lemy.lol 1 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago)

They didn't hold the crew ransom, they blew them up with missiles and caused such a huge turmoil in supply chains that the cost of shipping went up by shitloads and affected the livelihoods of workers all across the world and affected cost of goods for consumers all over the world

[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 11 points 18 hours ago (3 children)

That's just how blockades work; what else do you want them to do?

[–] gedaliyah@lemmy.world -5 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

Hard to argue that this is really a blockade. Maybe in the broadest sense. It's a violent rebel group attacking civilians in hopes of punishing political rivals with no other clear objective. That's basically the definition of terrorism.

[–] IndustryStandard@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

The Houthis lifted the blockade as soon as aid was allowed into Gaza. The only valid argument was if the blockade would continue despite Israel lifting the forced starvation on Gaza.

[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 12 points 14 hours ago (2 children)

What do you imagine happens when a ship violates a blockade? Because I doubt they just get a slap on the wrist.

It's a violent rebel group attacking civilians in hopes of punishing political rivals with no other clear objective.

So first, the claim they're a "violent rebel group" is based on the American claim that their preferred government is the legitimate government of Yemen. That aside the Houthi blockade is meant to force Israel to let aid into Gaza, not just "punish them". If that's terrorism then every act of war is terrorism.

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 2 points 10 hours ago

Heh. They were once considered American allies. Until we didn't need their help anymore.

[–] robbinhood@lemmy.world -3 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

well, I dunno, maybe not blockade?

[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 11 points 17 hours ago

Uh... You do know why they're imposing a blockade right?

[–] Madbrad200@sh.itjust.works -5 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

A blockade doesn't work if you can't defend it. They can do whatever they want but actions have consequences.

[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 9 points 17 hours ago

A blockade doesn't work if you can't defend it.

Okay? It worked the last time they did it so there's no reason to believe it won't work now.

[–] Madbrad200@sh.itjust.works 0 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

Damaging trade through the Suez effects everyone negatively. If anything this will be one of his more popular moves.

[–] starshipHighwayman69@lemmy.ml 11 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Yes someone please think of the Economy! /S

[–] Madbrad200@sh.itjust.works -4 points 19 hours ago (1 children)
[–] starshipHighwayman69@lemmy.ml 8 points 19 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Madbrad200@sh.itjust.works -2 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago) (1 children)

- person with no financial burdens

[–] starshipHighwayman69@lemmy.ml 0 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Ah no your poor financial burdens. If only there was another way to live.

[–] robbinhood@lemmy.world 5 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

I mean, literally, if only. Not the dude you're arguing with. Am another dude.

Sure we can dream up other ways to live, and we collectively could achieve them. But for many, many people it's simply not possible right now

[–] starshipHighwayman69@lemmy.ml -4 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Right now is possible, but you would have to leave your couch, it would be uncomfortable, and you'd maybe have to get your hands dirty. Let's just Uber eats instead.

[–] Madbrad200@sh.itjust.works 1 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago) (1 children)

I grew up working class with parents on welfare living in government housing. I did, in-fact, actually have to leave my couch in order to improve my living conditions and am acutely aware of the consequences of rising rent, rising energy costs, stagnant wages, and high food prices.

Most of us don't get the choice to be full time internet activists unfortunately.

[–] starshipHighwayman69@lemmy.ml 1 points 17 hours ago

Oh your poor opportunity to work harder and improve your life.

[–] medicsofanarchy@lemmy.world -5 points 19 hours ago (2 children)

As much as I hate Trump, the Houthis are a prime example of FAFO. Their smart move would have been to lay quiet while Trump continues to build up his own hate club at home. Instead, they're delaying and possibly averting an impeachment by rallying some behind his actions.

[–] IndustryStandard@lemmy.world 12 points 12 hours ago

Liberal try not to defend genocide and support Republicans difficulty level impossible

[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 22 points 18 hours ago (2 children)

So first, nobody in America cares about the non-Palestinian Middle East enough for "some" to rally behind him just because he bombed some Yemenis. Second, you think Trump is ever going to be impeached? That's wishful thinking with all three branches of government controlled by the GOP. Third, why the hell would the Houthis care about Trump or want him impeached? If anything an incompetent authoritarian twat like Trump is everything they could ask for. Finally, you want them to just munch on some popcorn while Israel starves Gaza to death?

[–] medicsofanarchy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

Actually, MAGAts are the kind of people who view "bombing some Yemenis" - or bombing anyone, as a "yee-haw 'Merica" show of strength. Trump knows this and will toss bombs all day if it firms his base. He just needs a target. Hi, Houthis!

[–] Madbrad200@sh.itjust.works 4 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

nobody in America cares about the non-Palestinian Middle East enough for “some” to rally behind him just because he bombed some Yemenis

Your average American does care about the economy and price of common items, oil, etc, and Houthis bombing the most important trade route in the world directly effects that.

[–] kurwa@lemmy.world 7 points 16 hours ago

America is already fucking itself economy wise, I'm not sure the Houthis are going to effect it much more negatively. And last time the Houthis were successful in their endeavors and will probably be again.

[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 3 points 17 hours ago

That's true, fair enough, but if Trump chooses to go down that route the Houthis will just become another scapegoat option for corporate greed, and he was never lacking for those anyway. And again, why should they care about any of this? Even if what you're saying is true, that only works in their favor.