There was an interesting and potentially deadly turn of events in the Gulf of Aden this weekend, increasing the escalating tensions in the Middle East. A Liberian-flagged tanker sailing in the area was approached by a small vessel carrying eight armed attackers who boarded and seized control of the vessel. An American warship, the destroyer USS Mason, was dispatched to the scene to assist. They drove the attackers back into their small vessel and later captured them after returning control of the tanker to the captain. But things became even more interesting when Houthi rebels fired two ballistic missiles from Yemen that splashed down in the vicinity of the Mason. It was “a helluva day at sea, sir,” to quote one mostly forgettable movie scene. (Associated Press)Read More
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