On Thursday's MSNBC broadcast of “The Katie Toole Report,” Rep. Jim Hymes (D-Conn.), ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, said the situation in the Red Sea is “deteriorating.” , said the hope is that “groups like the Qataris and other groups will recover.” , and the Iranians in particular will say, hey, the Chinese are being hurt, world shipping is being hurt, stop it, and we'll de-escalate. ” Because no American attack will end their capabilities.
host Katie Toole asked.[Y]You are a member of the Information Committee. Is the situation in the Red Sea getting worse or improving? ”
Himes replied: I'm very happy that the White House has finally gotten serious and said it will not tolerate attacks on international shipping, but the Houthis are not done yet. And remember, the Houthis get their strength from being shot at by Americans. This improves their status. Therefore, there was never a military attack that would destroy the ability to attack ships in the Red Sea. That will happen over time. Over time, groups like the Qataris and others, especially the Iranians, will say, the Chinese are hurting, global shipping is hurting, stop, de-escalate. We hope that you will. ”
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