On CNN's “The Lead” broadcast Friday, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said the U.S. had been waiting until now for a Houthi attack because “last night's attack effectively destroyed the Houthis. That's when I felt most comfortable being able to disrupt and degrade.” “Capability” to target ships in the Red Sea.
Host Jake Tapper said: “The Houthi attack in the Red Sea has caused significant disruption to shipping and put American service members at risk.'' This situation has been going on for nearly three months. Why did the US and UK wait until now? Why attack now?”
Mr. Shin replied: “In contrast, last night's attack was when we felt most confident that we could effectively disrupt and reduce the Houthis' ability to target commercial merchant vessels transiting the Red Sea. I have always reserved the right to decide when I feel it is best to strike at a time and place of my choosing, and last night was that moment. [W]I am very confident in the impact we were able to have on the Houthis. Again, they're probably trying to recalibrate and trying to think of their next steps, so we think they're going to attack about 16 locations that they retain the ability to attack. is completed. Not only commercial ships are targeted, but of course other vessels passing through the area are also targeted. ”
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