The United States Navy is significantly increasing its presence around Yemen, with 43 warships currently positioned in strategic areas such as the Gulf of Aden, the Indian Ocean, Bab al-Mandab, and the Red Sea. Moreover, over 50 additional warships are reportedly en route to join the coalition. This heightened naval activity raises concerns about escalating tensions in the region.
Amidst these developments, a hacking group with reported links to Israel has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that allegedly disabled a substantial portion of gas pumps across Iran. According to the group, the attack affected approximately 70% of Iran’s gas stations. The cyber assault adds a digital dimension to the geopolitical landscape, further complicating the situation in the already tense Middle East.
As the US Navy continues to amass forces near Yemen, and cyber warfare plays a role in regional dynamics, the situation remains fluid and raises questions about the potential for further escalation in the region. Observers will closely monitor developments and their impact on the geopolitical landscape.
US NAVY CLOSES IN ON YEMEN pic.twitter.com/QE3bSBEU8T
— The_Real_Fly (@The_Real_Fly) December 18, 2023
Currently, there are 43 warships surrounding Yemen, distributed between the Gulf of Aden, the Indian Ocean, Bab al-Mandab, the Red Sea, and more than 50 warships on their way to join the coalition. pic.twitter.com/4mzmcnDuok
— Yemen Observer🇾🇪🇾🇪 🇾🇪 🇾🇪 (@YemenObserver2) December 18, 2023
JUST IN – Israel-linked hackers claim cyberattack that hit 70% of Iran’s gas stations – CNBC t.co/w0dNNHJR3s
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) December 18, 2023
Reportedly, #Yemeni forces have said that, if #SaudiArabia and #UAE will join the alliance of #UnitedStates operation #ProsperityGuardian in #Red sea and #Gulf of Aden to attack yemen then they will hit the oil and gas pipelines of Saudi and United Arab Emirates.
— UltimateMaster ♐ (@dobeSeekh39986) December 18, 2023