Gulf of Aden & Red Sea Conflict 2023 - Op Prosperity Guardian

[hurrians]

Feb. 29 Red Sea Update

On Feb. 29, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted two self-defense strikes against six mobile anti-ship cruise missiles that were

www.centcom.mil

 

[hurrians]

Like someone mentioned in the forum earlier, the inadequacies of IN are coming to the fore with such large scale deployment ( largest in 7 decades)



"The Indian Navy is trying to add new anti-piracy capabilities. Earlier this week, marine commandos with motorized crafts parachuted into the Arabian Sea from a US-made C-130 transport plane. The commandos could add capability if the nearest warship is at quite a distance from a hijacked vessel"

India pirate attacks: Pirates of the Arabian, Red Sea test Indian Navy's capabilities - The Economic Times

Senior Indian officials anticipate continued attacks on commercial shipping in the Arabian and Red Sea by pirates and Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Indian Navy faces challenges in maintaining increased deployments due to ongoing attacks. The US and India discussed maritime issues at the Munich...

m.economictimes.com

 

[hurrians]

"Italian warship forced to shoot down houthi missile"

"Houthi attack may not stop with peace in gaza- expert"

Italian warship forced to shoot down Houthi missile in Red Sea

Destroyer Caio Duilio, part of the EU shipping protection force, took out weapon when it came within four miles of the vessel

www.theguardian.com

 

[hurrians]

"as the Houthi militants gave the green light to Chinese and Russian vessels in the trade corridor, Beijing needed to maintain a balanced approach so it would not be blamed for "conspiring with the Houthis and Iran"."

Why China's Red Sea diplomatic mission is unlikely to stop Houthi shipping attacks

As Houthi rebels continue to wreak havoc in the Red Sea, China recently sent a diplomat to the major countries involved in the crisis in a bid to "restore safety and stability" in the region. But analysts have said the diplomatic mission is unlikely to yield any solid breakthroughs in the crisis...

uk.finance.yahoo.com

While Chinese trade partner UK is fighting houthis , same can't be said of Chineese.

 

[FalconSlayers]

 

[hurrians]

"Targeting five ships and battleships in 24 hours… houthi raises the bar"

https://alkhabaralyemeni.net/2024/03/07/256584/

 

[hurrians]

"The anchor of a cargo ship sunk by Houthi militants was probably responsible for damaging three telecommunications cables in the Red Sea"

Yemen : Houthi sunk ship Rubymar’s anchor likely severed Red Sea internet cables - Yemen Online |

The anchor of a cargo ship sunk by Houthi militants was probably responsible for damaging three telecommunications cables in the Red Sea in late February, according to assessmen

www.yemenonline.info

 

[hurrians]

Houthi and al Qaeda.

Al-Qaida's Yemen branch says leader Khalid al-Batarfi dead in unclear circumstances

The leader of Yemen's branch of al-Qaida is dead, the militant group announced late Sunday, without giving details. Khalid al-Batarfi had a $5 million bounty on his head from the U.S. government over leading the group, al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, through years that saw him imprisoned...

www.yahoo.com

 

[hurrians]

Russia China Iran conducting naval drill near gulf of Oman .

Iran, Russia and China show off their ships in a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman

China, Iran and Russia have begun a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman, a crucial waterway near the mouth of the Persian Gulf.

apnews.com

 

[mist_consecutive]

One thing I don't get, almost every NATO ship is shooting down drones/missiles, but our frigates & destroyers haven't shot down even one.

Considering we are the second largest force in Gulf after USA, we should have acquired multiple kills by now. So either we are specifically choosing not to shoot down the Iranian/Houthi drones or our ships are unable to shoot them down.

What do you guys think ?

 

[Sanglamorre]

One thing I don't get, almost every NATO ship is shooting down drones/missiles, but our frigates & destroyers haven't shot down even one.

Considering we are the second largest force in Gulf after USA, we should have acquired multiple kills by now. So either we are specifically choosing not to shoot down the Iranian/Houthi drones or our ships are unable to shoot them down.

What do you guys think ?

Geopolitical constraints. Houthis are Muslim after all. It will do no good antagonising any party right before elections. It'll probably result in a bomb blast or impediment to oil supply.

 

[mist_consecutive]

Geopolitical constraints. Houthis are Muslim after all. It will do no good antagonising any party right before elections. It'll probably result in a bomb blast or impediment to oil supply.

Yeah so being Muslim is the ultimate get-out-of-jail card ? We are patrolling the Gulf specifically because savages of Yemen has taken over them to attack the supply route.

If we are specifically choosing to not shoot down the drones attacking merchant ships, then we are essentially doing nothing except for being an ambulance in the Gulf. Rather just pull back instead ?

 

[Jimih]

If we are specifically choosing to not shoot down the drones attacking merchant ships, then we are essentially doing nothing except for being an ambulance in the Gulf. Rather just pull back instead ?

Not reading any news about India bound container ships being attacked lately.

 

[mist_consecutive]

Not reading any news about India bound container ships being attacked lately.

True, so we will choose to defend ships only bound for India ?

Remember this is not a India-specific problem. Attacks on ships raise the insurance price & operation cost of shipping through Suez-Gulf of Aden which is borne by all the SE Asian countries.

 

[Jimih]

True, so we will choose to defend ships only bound for India ?

Hitting Houthis will also mean antagonising Iran. I doubt India will do anything disruptive to strain relationship with Iran at this point.

China also playing it smart, that is by ego massaging Iran.

 

[Sanglamorre]

Yeah so being Muslim is the ultimate get-out-of-jail card ? We are patrolling the Gulf specifically because savages of Yemen has taken over them to attack the supply route.

If we are specifically choosing to not shoot down the drones attacking merchant ships, then we are essentially doing nothing except for being an ambulance in the Gulf. Rather just pull back instead ?

When your fuel is locked up in Muslim lands, yes it is a get out of jail free card. We won't really even be able to go to intensive war against Pakistan due to the possibility the sheikhs may stop oil

 

[hurrians]

Russian media announce hypersonic capabilities of houthi, US denies such capability

https://en.mehrnews.com/news/213018/Yemen-s-Ansarullah-test-fires-hypersonic-missile

 

[hurrians]

What UAE's control over Socotra Island means for India, rest of the world?

The militarisation of Yemen’s Socotra Archipelago which acts as a strategic base owing to its critical trade routes and is a bustling shipping hub can prove to be beneficial for India to counter the growing Chinese presence.

www.indiatoday.in

 

[hurrians]

Socotra and ancient indian seafarers.

Socotra Island: A Haven for Ancient Indian Seafarers

Around 2,000 years ago, what were Indians doing on a remote island that looks straight out of a sci-fi movie? A series of mysterious inscriptions in a cave on Yemen’s Socotra Island tells their story, which echoes in coastal Gujarat even today

www.peepultree.world

 

[hurrians]

Not so long ago india built roads and other infrastructure in Afghanistan, Taliban mostly left them alone, but Taliban used to attack US and ghani forces .

Short term and long term perspective is required.

So called "moulana" modiji has declared Persian as a classical language, try as they may mullas of Iran and chicomese can't overcome Indian middle East cultural religious ties.

It is bound to increase especially with renaissance in middle East countries and the more they embrace their true identity and past.