In just three weeks, the Pentagon has used $200 million worth of munitions in Operation Rough Rider against the Houthi militia, officials said.
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U.S. Strikes in Yemen Burning Through Munitions With Limited Success
In just three weeks, the Pentagon has used $200 million worth of munitions in Operation Rough Rider against the Houthi militia, officials said.
Sailors Recount Houthi Attack and U.S. Navy Rescue
The captain of a ship assaulted by the Yemen-based militia last week spoke at a news conference in Manila after the rescue.
U.S. Navy Rescues Central Park From Pirate Attack in Gulf of Aden
The United States says the episode is unrelated to regional tensions, though it is still investigating the firing of two missiles at the Navy ship involved in the rescue.
West African Commandos Train to Battle Terrorists by Land and Sea
As terrorists move south through the Sahel, the Pentagon’s annual Flintlock exercise reinforced the rule of law in a region roiled by coups.
Israeli Officials Say Iran Is Behind Deadly Attack on Oil Tanker
Drones carried out the attack on a tanker managed by an Israeli-led firm, killing two people, officials said — apparently the latest in a series of maritime clashes between Iran and Israel.
Piracy Surges in Gulf of Mexico, Prompting U.S. Warning
There have been scores of attacks in Mexican waters, taxing the country’s overstretched security forces.
Somali Pirates, a Kidnapping, Then a Facebook Message
A journalist who was held captive for years exchanged messages with a man who has been charged with his hostage taking.