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A C-17 tactical transport aircraft of the <keyword id="15141" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Indian-Air-Force" source="Orion">Indian Air Force</keyword> (<keyword id="6355075" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="IAF" source="Orion">IAF</keyword>) executed a <keyword id="20990311" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="precision-airdrop" source="Orion">precision airdrop</keyword> of two combat boats along with marine commandos in the <keyword id="6368835" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Arabian-Sea" source="Orion">Arabian Sea</keyword> while assisting the Navy to seize a hijacked cargo vessel from <keyword id="6701762" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Somali-pirates" source="Orion">Somali pirates</keyword>. The IAF described the airdrop of the <keyword id="20990312" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Combat-Rubberised-Raiding-Craft" source="Orion">Combat Rubberised Raiding Craft</keyword> (CRRC) boats and the <keyword id="3679963" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="MARCOS-commandos" source="Orion">MARCOS commandos</keyword> as a "remarkable display" of "jointness" between the two forces. The Navy on Saturday captured 35 pirates and freed 17 hostages held by them after seizing the former Maltese-flagged merchant vessel around 2,600 km from the Indian coast in a well-calibrated operation. The nearly 40-hour operation saw the Navy deploying its stealth-guided missile destroyer INS Kolkata, patrol vessel INS Subhadra, long-endurance Sea Guardian drones besides airdropping of the elite marine commandos -- MARCOS -- using the <keyword id="650946" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="C-17-aircraft" source="Orion">C-17 aircraft</keyword>. The merchant vessel Ruen was seized by the Somali pirates in December off the coast of Somalia. "In a remarkable display of #Jointness &amp; #Integration, an IAF C-17 aircraft executed a precision Airborne Drop of two Combat Rubberised Raiding Craft (CRRC) boats, along with <keyword id="6355100" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-navy" source="Orion">Indian Navy</keyword> MARCOS in Arabian Sea in support of ongoing anti piracy Op Sankalp," the IAF posted on 'X'. "Flying for almost 10 hrs to an area 2600 kms off the Indian Coast, the Op was carried out to rescue crew of bulk carrier vessel MV Ruen. The ship was hijacked by Somali pirates near Yemeni island of Socotra recently," it said. "Working seamlessly with @indiannavy, the mission was successful with all the 17 crew on-board recovered safely," the IAF added. In a statement, the Navy said the seaworthiness of MV Ruen is being assessed and the vessel carrying approximately 37,800 tonnes of cargo worth around USD 1 million will be brought safely to India. "The culmination of the ongoing anti-piracy operation involving pirate ship Ruen in the Southern Indian Ocean Region highlights the commitment of the Indian Navy towards reinforcing peace and stability, and also to thwart the resurgence of piracy in the region," it said. The Indian Navy deployed over 10 warships to keep a vigil over the strategic waterways following increasing attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi militants. In the midst of rising global concerns over the Houthi attacks, the Indian Ocean saw rising incidents of piracy.

IAF's C-17 aircraft executes precision airdrop in Arabian Sea, helps Navy seize hijacked vessel

<keyword id="20528925" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amish-Tripathi" source="keywords">Amish Tripathi</keyword>, the celebrated author behind the best-selling <keyword id="22444346" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Shiva-trilogy" source="keywords">Shiva Trilogy</keyword> and Ram Chandra series, has made headlines once again for his recent acquisition in Mumbai’s elite <keyword id="22444347" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Upper-Worli-district" source="keywords">Upper Worli district</keyword>. The author, known for his retelling of Indian myths, has invested a staggering Rs 13.65 crore in a luxurious apartment located within the prestigious <keyword id="22444348" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="World-One-project" source="keywords">World One project</keyword> by the <keyword id="20178245" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lodha-Group" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Lodha Group" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Lodha Group">Lodha Group</keyword>. Situated in one of Mumbai's most coveted locales, Tripathi's new abode spans approximately 251 square metres of sheer opulence. Boasting interiors designed by the renowned <keyword id="22444349" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Armani/Casa" source="keywords">Armani/Casa</keyword>, the residence offers a blend of sophistication and comfort. Further, Lodha’s World One project, renowned for its exclusivity and panoramic views of the Arabian Sea, boasts some of the tallest residential buildings in India. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="111582880" title="How did Delhi-NCR and Mumbai housing prices surge by nearly 50% in five years?" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>Nestled in the heart of <keyword id="20161525" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="South-Mumbai" source="keywords">South Mumbai</keyword>, Worli boasts a vibrant mix of cultural attractions and recreational avenues. Some notable destinations include the picturesque <keyword id="22444350" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Worli-Sea-Face" source="keywords">Worli Sea Face</keyword>, a favourite among joggers and evening strollers, to the iconic Bandra-Worli Sea Link, which connects the island city to its northern suburbs. Moreover, the area's upscale dining establishments, boutique shops, and cultural venues ensure that residents are never far from the pulse of Mumbai's dynamic lifestyle. Worli in South Mumbai has long also been a magnet for celebrities and prominent personalities seeking luxury and convenience. Known for its stunning sea views and proximity to Mumbai's business districts, Worli counts several Bollywood stars, industrialists, and sports icons among its residents. Notable personalities that reside here include Shahid Kapoor, Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj Singh, <keyword id="6354486" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="virat-kohli" source="Orion">Virat Kohli</keyword>, Anushka Sharma, Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="111663953" title="Is the cost of rent finally going down in Bengaluru&amp;#39;s IT corridors like Koramangala and Whitefield?" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>Even with 7 million books sold worldwide, Tripathi continues to expand his creative horizons. In collaboration with Immortal Studios, Wakaoo Films, and Casa Media, the author has ventured into film production, aiming to bring his novel Legend of Suheldev: The King Who Saved India to life on screen. His latest documentary, Ram Janmabhoomi: Return of a Splendid Sun, delves into the historical and cultural facets of Ram Janmabhoomi and the life of Lord Ram.

Shiva trilogy author Amish Tripathi buys Mumbai apartment worth Rs 13.65 crores in one of India’s tallest towers

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Indian commandos seized back a cargo ship hijacked by Somali pirates over the weekend.</li><li>India is not associated with crack special forces — but this operation impressed analysts.</li></ul>Indian specialist commando units played a key role in seizing back a cargo ship that'd been hijacked by Somali pirates, giving the country a chance to flex its muscles.The Malta-flagged cargo vessel, the Ruen, was hijacked in December 2023 near Yemen.It was the first successful seizure of a vessel by Somali pirates since 2017, and added to the unrest around Somalia and the Red Sea.Over the weekend, India took the Ruen back.In a post on<a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/indiannavy/status/1769036561163702518?s=20"> X, the Indian Navy</a> said the operation had taken 40 hours and resulted in all 17 hostages being freed and 35 pirates being arrested.Dramatic<a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/sidhant/status/1769353429808455922?s=20"> footage released by the Indian Navy </a>showed commandos parachuting from a navy plane into the sea near the hijacked vessel.Analysts say the success of the operation highlights the effectiveness of India's navy units in fighting pirates.Carl Schuster, a former US Navy captain, <a target="_blank" href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/03/19/india/india-pirate-ship-capture-intl-hnk-ml/index.html">told CNN </a>the incident highlighted the professionalism of the Indian Navy and Delhi's marine commando force, known as MARCOS."The Indian Navy itself is a highly trained and disciplined professional force," Schuster said."MARCOS' nearly eight months of training is modeled after Britain's SAS. Despite a very intense selection process, only about 10% to 15% of those who enter the training graduate," he said.The unit has more than 30 years of experience conducting dangerous maritime operations.It's not the first ani-piracy operation undertaken recently by the MARCOs. India's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-are-marcos-indias-toughest-men-conducting-anti-piracy-operations-in-arabian-sea-6-key-facts-685049">WION news</a> reported in January that the unit freed 19 Pakistani nationals from a hijacked vessel in the Arabian Sea.<a target="_blank" href="https://thediplomat.com/2024/02/what-does-china-think-about-indias-increased-anti-piracy-patrols-amid-the-red-sea-crisis/">The Diplomat reported </a>that India had recently increased its anti-piracy operations in the Indian Ocean region in response to increased threats to shipping lanes.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/03/indian-navy-and-air-force-conduct-complex-anti-piracy-operation/">Naval News commented</a> that the complex operation showcased "India's capability of protecting its maritime interests even at such a vast distance from the coast."The most recent operation was carried out by navy vessels supported by helicopters and aircraft, the navy said."The vessel opened fire on the warship, which is taking actions [in accordance with] international law, in self-defense and to counter piracy, with minimal force necessary to neutralize the pirates' threat to shipping and seafarers," it said.Somali pirate attacks spiked around 2011 but then sharply declined after an international coalition was formed to ensure the security of vessels traveling in the Red Sea. This vital global shipping lane links Europe and Asia via the Suez Canal.But recently, piracy incidents have increased amid attacks <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/houthi-attacks-ships-give-rebels-iran-intelligence-war-experts-2024-2?r=US&amp;IR=T">by Houthi militants in Yemen</a> on commercial shipping vessels.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240214-fears-that-pirates-are-returning-to-seas-off-somalia">The AFP news wire</a> reported that ships are slowing down while they wait for information on whether it's safe to enter the Red Sea, giving pirates an opportunity to attack the vessels.

The Red Sea shipping crisis has given an unexpected country's elite commandos a chance to shine       

<ul class="summary-list"><li>USS Bataan extended its deployment last year and sailed into the Red Sea to combat the Houthis.</li><li>The US amphibious assault ship joined a fight largely meant for other ships, a senior officer said.</li></ul>As war broke out between Israel and Hamas and the Iran-backed Houthis began terrorizing commercial shipping vessels, the US Navy warship USS Bataan changed its plans and rushed at "best speed" into the Red Sea.That move accompanied an unexpected extension of its deployment and brought the Bataan, an amphibious assault ship, into a fight largely meant for other warships like carriers, destroyers, and cruisers, a senior officer told Business Insider.Now, a few months after the Bataan finally returned home, the warship is docked in New York City for Fleet Week 2024, allowing the public a rare chance to meet its sailors and Marines.Aboard the Bataan on Wednesday afternoon, US Fleet Forces Command leader Adm. Darryl Caudle commended the ship's deployment, especially its actions in the Red Sea.<div type="image" title="Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, speaks at the Fleet Week New York parade of ships opening ceremony at the Intrepid Museum, May 22, 2024." height="2071" width="2900" msid="110423013" hostid="261"></div>Eight-and-a-half months, he said, is "a long time to be away from home, your families, and conducting business on behalf of the Navy and our nation. And I think I would characterize what they did as remarkable." Caudle added that he'd recently been briefed on the deployment.The Bataan arrived in the Arabian Gulf in August, where it was expected to spend the duration of its deployment, but when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, the big-deck amphib booked it to Kuwait, picking up Marines and then sailing out "at best speed" toward the Red Sea, where the Bataan remained through the end of the year."Ultimately, we were there [for] presence ops, but we were also launching AV-8s to intercept KAS-4s that were airborne, and we were in position in some cases to take self-defense shots," Capt. Trace Head, the ship's executive officer, said, referring to the vessel's Harrier jump jets and a type of Iranian-made drone.Head explained that the Houthis "weren't necessarily shooting" at the Bataan, rather aiming at Israel and commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea, "but we were in the trajectory of those missiles to where we could take shots at them."<div type="image" title="The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) defeats a combination of Houthi missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles in the Red Sea, Oct. 19." height="2159" width="3238" msid="110423015" hostid="261"></div>The role of the Bataan was deterrence, but he said that "largely that mission is a destroyer/cruiser mission where they're taking shots with their surface-to-air missiles, and they're much better fitted for that."US Navy destroyers like USS Carney and USS Gravely have, for instance, been on the front lines of the Houthi fight, shooting down dozens of threats in recent months. When the Pentagon decided to keep the Bataan in the Red Sea for a period, there were at least three guided-missile destroyers in the area. The amphibious assault ships are highly versatile though, and bring different capabilities into combat.The Bataan was involved in retaliatory airstrikes on Houthi forces in Yemen in January, according to a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68227200">BBC report</a>. It was also responsible for assisting in shooting down missiles from the Houthis.<div type="image" title="Atlantic Ocean, December 12, 2013 - An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter lands on the flight deck aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5)." height="2460" width="4216" msid="110423016" hostid="261"></div>Some of the Bataan's different aircraft were on display at Fleet Week, including AV-8B Harrier II attack aircraft, MV-22B Osprey assault support tiltrotors, and Super Cobra attack helicopters. The Bataan is armed with a few weapons systems, including two RIM-7 Sea Sparrow ant-air missile launchers.Perhaps the most notable feature of this amphibious assault ship is its well deck, which allows for boats and other water vehicles to dock within the ship. It also lets the Bataan load land vehicles, such as battle tanks and armored personnel carriers, onto water vehicles to get taken to shore.Marine Forces Command leader Lt. Gen. Brian Cavanaugh told BI that having the Bataan, as well as other elements of the amphibious readiness group, in the Red Sea at the time sent "a signal."<div type="image" title="Arabian Gulf, August 24, 2014 - Marines aboard an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) exit the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5)." height="3304" width="5250" msid="110423020" hostid="261"></div>"It's a great deterrent," he explained, saying that "there's a lot of lethality on the ship, so we can go and punch somebody in the face if we need to on behalf of the nation."Aboard the Bataan at NYC Fleet Week, Petty officer second class Bradley Rickard told BI the sudden retasking was "all very surprising," but they adapted, highlighting the crew's flexibility."A lot of the deployment was not what the crew was expecting initially," he said, "but we were ready to meet the call. We went and we did our mission in the areas that we were asked to be there for."

US assault ship USS Bataan raced at 'best speed' into the Red Sea fight ready to 'punch somebody in the face' if needed, top officers say

<ul class="summary-list"><li>A British and Romanian were killed in an attack on an Israeli-linked oil tanker in the <keyword id="6358273" type="LOCATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="gulf">Gulf</keyword>.</li><li><keyword id="6355882" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="israel">Israel</keyword> has accused <keyword id="41896" type="COUNTRY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Iran">Iran</keyword> of carrying out the attack and said a strong response is needed.</li><li>An Iran TV station, linked to the government, said the attack was retaliation for Israeli raids in Syria.</li></ul>A British and Romanian citizen was killed in an attack on the Israeli-owned Mercer Street crew oil tanker off Oman's coast on Thursday.Israel has accused Iran of carrying out the attack, with Foreign Minister Yair Lapid calling it "Iranian terrorism" that warranted a strong response.The petroleum product tanker is operated by London-based company Zodiac Maritime, owned by Israeli shipping magnate Eyal Ofer.Zodiac Maritime described the attack as "suspected piracy."On Friday, Iranian government Arabic-language television network Al Alam TV said the attack was in "response to a recent Israeli attack on Al-Dabaa airport in the Al-Qusayr region in Syria," which it attributed to "well-informed sources" in the region. Iran has not officially responded to the accusations that it is responsible for the attack.<h2>'Israel will find it hard to turn a blind eye'</h2>According to Israeli news website Ynet, there were two attacks on the <keyword id="6396804" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="ship">ship</keyword> within a few hours, and it was the second one that hit the bridge and killed the two victims.A private maritime intelligence firm Dryad Global referred to a drone sighting involving the vessel before the attack, <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/7/30/ship-operated-israeli-billionaire-company-attacked-off-oman">reported Al-Jazeera. </a>"The incident in the Gulf of Oman was apparently carried out by a kind of kamikaze drone," wrote Seth J. Frantzman, Senior Middle East Correspondent and Middle East affairs analyst at <a href="https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/deadly-attack-on-israel-linked-tanker-is-major-escalation-analysis-675428">the Jerusalem Post.</a>"Pro-Iran forces have used drones to attack US forces in Iraq, and Tehran has trafficked drones and drone technology to the Houthis in Yemen, Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iraqi militias," added Frantzman.A US official, speaking anonymously, told the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/ship-israeli-billionaire-oman-c43203ff0262ba2c4bfafb31cc42fa50">Associated Press </a>said the attack appeared to have been carried out by a "one-way drone."The Mercer Street is a Liberian-flagged, Japanese-owned ship, and the incident occurred about 152 nautical miles (280 km) northeast of the Omani port of Duqm, outside Omani territorial waters, according to the Oman Maritime Security Center."Iran is not just an Israeli problem, but an exporter of terrorism, destruction, and instability that harms us all. The world must not be silent in the face of Iranian terrorism that also harms freedom of shipping," Lapid said in a statement.He has reportedly told UK foreign secretary Dominic Raab that a tough response is needed.Tensions in the Gulf have been rising in recent months, with Iran and Israel repeatedly accusing each other of attacking ships. The latest incident is seen as a significant escalation."Israel will find it hard to turn a blind eye," an unnamed Israeli official reportedly said.The Mercer Street has now been escorted to a safe location by the US Navy.U.S. State Department deputy spokeswoman Jalina Porter said that Washington was "deeply concerned by the reports and closely monitoring the situation."

Suspected 'kamikaze drone' attack on an Israeli-linked tanker that killed 2 was retaliation for Israel's bombing of Syria, says Iranian TV

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Tensions are rising in the Red Sea as the Houthi rebels of Yemen ramp up attacks to pressure Israel.</li><li>The US's national security advisor said the Houthis were being "handed the gun by Iran."</li></ul>In response to heightened threats in the Red Sea, the US and UK navies successfully intercepted 15 attack drones originating from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/16/us-uk-say-they-shot-down-15-drones-from-yemens-houthis-over-red-sea">Al Jazeera reported</a>.The Houthi rebel movement signaled their intent to press on with attacks in a bid to pressure Israel into a cease-fire with Gaza. The rising tensions add to concerns about Israel's war on Hamas expanding into a regional conflict.The US has urged Israel not to escalate <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/french-ship-intercepts-2-drones-launched-rebel-held-port-yemen?r=US&amp;IR=T">maritime warfare with the Houthis</a>.The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/houthi-attacks-soaring-not-just-us-navy-shooting-down-weapons-2023-12?r=US&amp;IR=T">US Central Command</a> reported that its USS Carney, a guided-missile destroyer, neutralized 14 suspected "one-way attack drones" on Saturday.The UK Royal Navy's HMS Diamond joined the effort by deploying a Sea Viper missile, destroying a drone specifically targeting merchant shipping.Last week, Business Insider's Jake Epstein reported that the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-navy-brags-destroyer-undefeated-against-missiles-drones-middle-east-2023-12?r=US&amp;IR=T">maritime service bragged in a video</a> that the USS Carney was 22-0 against the Houthi rebels in contrast to Saturday's Army-Navy football game, which saw the Black Knights defeat the Midshipmen 17-11.Following Saturday's successful defense of the Houthi barrage, it now stands at 36-0 — for those keeping scores.Meanwhile, the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a drone swarm attack on the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2023/12/17/yemens-houthis-claim-fresh-drone-attacks-at-israeli-targets-in-eilat/">Israeli city of Eilat, referring to the Red Sea resort city</a> as "southern occupied Palestine."The brewing tensions in the Red Sea threaten global trade, as about 12% of the world's trade business passes through the waterway between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.Recent attacks on container ships and oil tankers flagged to countries such as Norway and Liberia have raised concerns about the safety of maritime traffic navigating the waters of the major global-trade artery.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.voanews.com/a/britain-says-royal-navy-ship-shot-down-attack-drone-over-red-sea/7400815.html">The UK's defense secretary, Grant Shapps</a>, said Houthi attacks on commercial ships represented a "direct threat to international commerce and maritime security." Several major shipping companies have responded by pausing their vessels' journeys through the Red Sea, impacting the timely delivery of goods worldwide.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ics-shipping.org/statement/international-chamber-of-shipping-statement-on-the-red-sea-ship-attacks/">John Stawpert of the International Chamber of Shipping</a> said in a statement that rerouting ships around the Cape of Good Hope could add significant delays of six to 14 days, turning the situation into a "global trade problem."Concerns about the disruption of trade routes are mounting, and the economic impact is uncertain. The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/houthi-attacks-red-sea-raise-fears-shipping-supply-chain-disruptions-2023-12?r=US&amp;IR=T">trade disruptions could slow shipments of oil, grain, and consumer goods</a>.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-hostage-could-be-freed-by-hamas-soon?r=US&amp;IR=T">The US's national security advisor, Jake Sullivan,</a> acknowledged Iran's influence in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-iran-idf-houthi-rebels-hijack-ship-red-sea-2023-11?r=US&amp;IR=T">providing support to the Houthis</a>, telling journalists: "While the Houthis are pulling the trigger, so to speak, they're being handed the gun by Iran."

US Navy fights off barrage of 14 drones in Red Sea fired from Yemen as 'global trade problem' looms

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Two Navy SEALs went missing at sea during a raid to interdict smuggled Iranian weapons last week.</li><li>Western forces have carried out numerous visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) missions in recent years.</li></ul>The two Navy SEALs who went missing during a nighttime operation off the coast of Somalia last week were involved in intercepting a boat that was attempting to smuggle Iranian weapons to the Houthis, the US military said on Tuesday.Operations like this — interdicting a suspicious vessel — are known as visit, board, search, and seizure, or VBSS. A former US Special Forces soldier said these missions are particularly "dangerous" and "complex" for a number of reasons, including the difficulty of successfully mounting a moving target and the potential to encounter hostiles once on board.And "when you throw in nighttime, everything gets more complicated," Lino Miani, a retired Green Beret and combat diver, told Business Insider.Navy SEALs from the USS Lewis B. Puller expeditionary sea base conducted the "complex boarding" of a dhow on Thursday that was illegally transporting weapons from Iran to the Yemen-based Houthis, US Central Command, or CENTCOM, said in a Tuesday <a target="_blank" href="https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-RELEASES/Press-Release-View/Article/3645241/uscentcom-seizes-iranian-advanced-conventional-weapons-bound-for-houthis/">statement</a>.<div type="image" title="US forces seized this dhow during a nighttime mission on Jan. 11, 2024, and maintained custody of it the following day." height="1360" width="2400" msid="106908948" hostid="261" sizebytes="247630"></div>The raid on the small boat occurred in international waters in the Arabian Sea and was supported by helicopters and drones, CENTCOM said, confirming the two SEALs who were initially said last week to be <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/2-navy-seals-missing-somalia-after-rescue-ends-tragically-reports-2024-1">missing at sea</a> were "directly involved" in this operation.One of the missing SEALs is said to have <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/navy-seals-lost-at-sea-reportedly-looking-for-iranian-weapons-2024-1">slipped from a ladder </a>and fell into the water while boarding the boat amid rough seas, leading a second service member to jump in the water and attempt a rescue."We are conducting an exhaustive search for our missing teammates," Gen. Michael Kurilla, the CENTCOM commander, said on Tuesday. But the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/navy-seals-probably-dead-but-training-gives-them-chance-analysts-2024-1">chance of survival</a> after multiple days lost at sea is slim.Western militaries have carried out numerous interdictions of vessels <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/western-forces-raiding-gunrunners-at-sea-messing-up-irans-plans-2023-2">attempting to smuggle weapons</a> from Iran to Yemen in recent years, and while the US Navy SEALs frequently conduct US military <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-special-operations-vbss-daring-way-to-storm-enemy-ships-2021-1">VBSS operations</a>, other elite forces — including US Army Green Berets — also have experience in this area.These types of missions are not easy tasks, Miani, the president of the <a target="_top" rel=" nofollow" href="http://www.combatdiver.org/">Combat Diver Foundation</a>, said, explaining that boarding a boat from the water is difficult to begin with because soldiers have to factor in the sea state, like potentially rough waves, and the speed at which their target is traveling.<div type="image" title="Navy SEAL visit board search seizure VBSS" height="1328" width="2000" msid="106908950" hostid="261" sizebytes="179816"></div>Once troops reach the boat, there is the physical process of trying to board it with some sort of device like a ladder or grappling device. This becomes more challenging at night, when there's often a greater incentive to be stealthy. Service members are sometimes working quietly with minimal light, so it can be hard to actually find good attachment points to climb aboard the target boat.The situation can become even more tricky if the boarding party encounters any hostile crew members aboard. Planning for this scenario involves making sure involved personnel are prepared for an assault with the necessary weapons and ammunition. Gear can be heavy and bulky, making it hard to climb onto the boat and also increasing the risk of drowning if anyone falls into the water.Miani said that "an opposed boarding operation is probably the most difficult and dangerous mission that a special operations force could engage in.""It requires the best training and equipment," he said. "It's very complex, both physically and operationally. Commanders are not going to make that decision lightly."Not all VBSS raids are equally complicated or dangerous, but there's always risks. Details of what exactly the SEALs encountered during their operation are limited. CENTCOM said in the aftermath that the dhow was sunk and arrangements for the 14-member crew are still being determined.<div type="image" title="Sailors assigned to a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team from the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) investigate a Yemeni-flagged dhow." height="2950" width="4433" msid="106908953" hostid="261" sizebytes="774628"></div>Boarding boats from the water's surface is also not the only method of conducting a VBSS mission. Troops can also descend from helicopters — a technique known as fast-roping.It's unclear if the helicopters that participated in last week's operation were involved in such an action. But Miani said if this was the case, it could mean that multiple teams boarded the boat through various entry points, a potentially more complex operation that requires significant coordination."It's extremely dangerous because [boats] move up and down with the sea state," said Miani, who has personal experience fast-roping onto a ship. "You're trying to get a helicopter to stay over a relatively small target that's moving and could be maneuvering too."For now, the search for the two missing — and unidentified — SEALs remains ongoing, according to the Pentagon. But time is likely running out.<div type="image" title="Marine special operations helocast VBSS" height="1000" width="1500" msid="106909242" hostid="261" sizebytes="114546"></div>CENTCOM said it seized Iranian-made ballistic and cruise missile parts — including warheads, guidance, and propulsion — in the operation last week, marking the first time the US Navy has intercepted components like these in over three years. The military said the Houthis have used this same weaponry to attack key international shipping lanes off the coast of Yemen, something the Iran-backed rebels have <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/houthi-missiles-target-ships-again-despite-intense-us-uk-strikes-2024-1">done relentlessly for months</a>."It is clear that Iran continues shipment of advanced lethal aid to the Houthis," Kurilla said. "This is yet another example of how Iran actively sows instability throughout the region in direct violation of UN Security Resolution 2216 and international law," he added, referring to an arms embargo on the rebel group."We will continue to work with regional and international partners to expose and interdict these efforts, and ultimately to reestablish freedom of navigation," he added.

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<ul><li>Arabian Sea is host to two cyclone storms simultaneously for the very first time. </li><li>Cyclone Kyarr is heading away from the Indian coast, while <keyword id="8275890" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Cyclone-Maha">Cyclone Maha</keyword> is wreaking havoc in Lakshadweep. </li><li>Fishing operations along the coast have been suspended and fishermen have been advised not to take their boats out till November 4. </li></ul>Weather history is in the making as the Arabian Sea is being subject two cyclones simultaneously. It’s a <a href="http://www.imd.gov.in/alerts/20191030_al_1124.pdf">historical first</a> with Cyclone Kyarr is weakening but moving closer to India’s coastline while Cyclone Maha is gaining momentum but expected to shift westward. The Indian Meteorological Department (<a href="http://www.imd.gov.in/alerts/20191030_al_1124.pdf">IMD</a>) has been collecting data on cyclones in India’s oceans for the past 125 years, and they have no record of any such instance happening in the past. <div type="image" title="maha2_edited" msid="71834618" hostid="261"></div>

 The only time that India has been subjected to simultaneous cyclones in the same water body was back in December 1972, according to <a href="https://chennairains.com/cyclone-kyarr-makes-way-maha/">COMK</a> — a website that tracks weather in Chennai. Even then, it was the Bay of Bengal that witnessed one cyclone heading towards the coast of Tamil Nadu while another approached over the South China Sea. Some experts are predicting that the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fujiwhara_effect">Fujiwhara effect</a> might take place, which is when the vortices of two adjacent cyclones start to orbit each other. It’s even possible that the vortices may merge. Fishermen advised to steer clear The Indian Meteorological Department (<a href="http://www.imd.gov.in/alerts/20191030_al_1124.pdf">IMD</a>) predicts heavy rainfall over Lakshadweep, Kerala, coastal Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It also expects the sea conditions in the Arabian Sea to remain anywhere between rough to high. Cyclone Kyarr, the most severe cyclone that the Arabian Sea has seen in the past 12 years, has nearly come and gone. But Cyclone Maha has put areas on high alert since yesterday. Fishing operations in the Lakshadweep area have been suspended and fishermen have been advised to stay away from east central Arabian Sea till November 4. According to IMD’s alert, thatched houses are in danger of having their rooftops blown off, power lines may get damaged, coastal crops might suffer and there’s a probability that roads might be flooded.

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