Iran-backed Houthis determined to disrupt all international shipping through the Red Sea as retaliation for Israel's Gaza operation and the West's support of Israel Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis are determined to disrupt all international shipping through the Red Sea as retaliation for Israel’s Gaza operation and the West’s support of Israel. After a string of incidents‚ including further Houthi militant attempts to hijack shipping vessels‚ the British Maritime Trade Authority says it has received a report that a ship in the Red Sea witnessed an explosion off the coast of Yemen. Soon after‚ the Pentagon said a missile was fired from Yemen on a nearby container ship.  “A missile fired from territory controlled by the Houthis in Yemen missed a container ship traveling through the crucial Bab al-Mandeb Strait on Thursday‚ a US defense official said‚ the latest attack threatening shipping in the crucial maritime chokepoint‚” as cited in the Associated Press. “The attack saw the missile splash harmlessly in the water near the Maersk Gibraltar‚ a Hong Kong-flagged container ship that had been traveling from Salalah‚ Oman‚ to Jeddah‚ Saudi Arabia‚ the official said‚” the source indicated. This appears directly connected to that prior alert issued by the UK Maritime Trade Operations. But what’s become clear is this alarming new situation where Yemeni militants are taking pot shots at foreign vessels off the coast‚ in addition to sending sporadic missiles and drones toward Israel.Save 40% on DNA Force Plus NOW! Try it today and see why so many listeners have made it an essential part of their daily routine! Bloomberg has also in breaking reporting confirmed there was an attempted attack on a Maersk container ship. Maersk says that one of its vessels came under attack‚ but the crew and vessel are reported safe. There have been unconfirmed claims from Mideast sources that the ship may have been hijacked‚ or there was an attempted hijacking‚ but Maersk’s statement appears to have dispelled these rumors. “At this time‚ we are still working to establish the facts of the incident‚” the Danish liner giant said. “The current situation puts seafarer lives at risk and is unsustainable for global trade‚” the statement continued. “As it cannot be solved by the global shipping industry on its own‚ we call on political action to ensure a swift de-escalation.” ShippingWatch has also said the ship was targeted by missile attack from Yemen‚ but the projectile missed. At this point there’s been about a dozen similar incidents‚ including the prior hijacking of an Israeli-linked ship. There’s been talk among US allies of forming a major naval coalition to monitor and patrol regional waters. This after complaints recently emerged from the Pentagon saying that Biden had ‘handcuffed’ the generals and admirals‚ and that the White House is unwilling and not ready to respond. Importantly‚ Maersk now says its tankers will avoid the Red Sea altogether. This directive has reportedly already been sent out. As of late last month‚ the Maersk exodus had begun: Ships with links to Israel are diverting in greater numbers from the Red and Arabian Seas following a series of attacks over the past 11 days by Houthis‚ Iranians and Somalis.Danish liner giant Maersk became the latest big name to announce that a pair of its ships on charter – Lisa and Maersk Pagani – will be diverted with cargoes discharged in the United Arab Emirates resulting in delays of more than a week.“This decision has been made with careful consideration of various factors‚ prioritizing the safety of crew‚ the vessel‚ and your cargo‚” Maersk stated in an advisory to clients. "Maersk said it would add an emergency risk surcharge of $50 per 20-foot container &; $100 per 40-foot container for vessels discharging in #Israel. The carrier said the added cost would cover insurance premiums that have risen 200%+ since October."https://t.co/tYgjWvhg12— Jason Brodsky (@JasonMBrodsky) December 12‚ 2023 Iran is meanwhile warning against a Western naval coalition in the Red Sea. But already US and other warships have increased their presence in regional waters‚ with the US Navy especially directly engaging Houthi projectiles. The incidents are becoming more frequent‚ already with at least three significant hostile encounters this week. Owen Shroyer returns to his throne

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has proposed dropping unanimity voting requirements for EU enlargement and aid to Kiev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has blasted Hungary for stalling EU efforts to assist Ukraine and open accession talks. Scholz has suggested holding a majority vote at the European Council Summit on support for Kiev‚ effectively removing any state’s veto power on decision making in the bloc. His comments come as EU leaders meet on Thursday and Friday to discuss a wide range of issues‚ including further financial aid to Ukraine‚ as well as the possible opening of accession talks with Kiev.  The European Commission initially recommended that the bloc start membership negotiations with Ukraine during the summit‚ arguing that Kiev had fulfilled most of the requirements to warrant such a step.  However‚ the proposed fast-tracking of Ukraine’s accession has been strongly opposed by Hungary‚ Slovakia‚ and Austria‚ who have threatened to block any expedited negotiations. They insist that Kiev still has a long way to go while stressing that the EU itself is not yet ready to receive a new member. Budapest has also threatened to block a €50 billion ($54 billion) EU aid package for Kiev.  Speaking at the German Bundestag on Wednesday‚ Scholz blasted Hungary for stalling EU support for Ukraine‚ arguing that “almost all” EU members wanted to continue providing financial assistance to Kiev. Survival Shield X-2 is now 25% OFF! Treat your body with super high-quality nascent iodine &; enjoy one of nature's greatest essentials! The German leader suggested that Hungary should not have the right to veto such initiatives and that more decisions in the EU need to be made by qualified majority‚ especially when it comes to the enlargement process.  Scholz warned that Berlin may have to declare an emergency in the country in order to bypass laws governing national debt that could prevent additional assistance being provided to Kiev next year if the situation in Ukraine deteriorates.  The chancellor vowed to advocate for “sustainable‚ reliable support for Ukraine‚ because it is about the security of Europe‚” and suggested spending €8 billion ($8.63 billion) on arms for Kiev next year‚ an unspecified amount on financial aid to the Ukrainian budget‚ and another €6 billion ($6.47 billion) on support for Ukrainian refugees.  The German opposition has branded Scholz’s proposal as “financial trickery‚” with lawmakers accusing him of abusing legal loopholes to push for more aid to Ukraine. Some have promised to never consent to the bypassing of the debt-brake rule and blasted the German leader for throwing the country’s budget into chaos for the sake of aiding Kiev‚ which a number of politicians noted has “no chance” of winning the conflict with Russia. Major AI Developments Set to Be Announced

Shroyer joins Gaetz to discuss recent political imprisonment and more! Infowars host Owen Shroyer joined Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) latest Firebrand podcast to discuss his recent imprisonment after being politically targeted by the Deep State. Owen killing it with @RepMattGaetz right nowhttps://t.co/hLLmaBA7kv— Harrison H. Smith ✞ (@HarrisonHSmith) December 14‚ 2023 Shroyer hosts the War Room‚ transmitted from Austin‚ Texas‚ on the Infowars Network at Banned.Video‚ Monday-Friday from 3-6PM CT.

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