(GoRealNewsNow.com) – In an appalling display of military incompetence and mistakes, two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea by friendly fire from their own fleet.
The U.S. Army confirmed that the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, part of the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, mistakenly fired on and hit an F/A-18 aircraft. Both pilots were rescued alive, with one sustaining minor injuries.
This friendly fire incident occurred amid ongoing U.S. military operations against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have been targeting merchant vessels and military ships in the region.
While the Biden administration struggles to maintain control in the Red Sea, the Houthis continue to wreak havoc on international shipping lanes.
The rebels claim to target ships linked to Israel, the U.S., or the UK, but many attacked vessels have no connection to the conflict, exposing the reckless nature of these terrorist acts.
#BREAKING: Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down Sunday over the Red Sea in an apparent “friendly fire” incident, the U.S military said, marking the most serious incident to threaten troops in over a year of America targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels. https://t.co/YDBO4xmQKk pic.twitter.com/ISQkMvLyQ9
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The incident highlights the dangers US brave servicemen and women faced in the Red Sea corridor.
Despite U.S. and European military patrols, Houthi attacks on shipping continue unabated, calling into question the effectiveness of the current strategy to protect vital trade routes.
Even though the U.S. military conducts airstrikes against Houthi targets, including recent attacks on a “missile storage facility” and a “command-and-control facility” in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, the rebels continue to pose a significant threat.
The Houthis have even targeted Israel with drones and missiles, prompting Israeli retaliatory strikes.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a strong stance, vowing to act “forcefully” against the Houthis.
Meanwhile, the Biden administration’s response appears weak and ineffective, allowing these Iran-backed terrorists to disrupt international trade and threaten its allies.
As the situation in the Red Sea continues to escalate, it is clear that a more robust and decisive approach is needed to protect American interests and ensure the safety of military personnel.
The friendly fire incident serves as a wake-up call for military leadership and the Biden administration to reassess their strategies and improve coordination among the forces.
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