Middle East Defence & Security

[swerve]

Its looking like the fighting between Yemen and the Saudis is picking up again too.

Between the Houthis (who don't control all of Yemen, & there's an internationally recognised government in non-Houthi territory) & the Saudis.

 

[koxinga]

Given that they had police firing AK's at UH-60s during the pilot rescue op, they clearly don't have enough MANPADS.

Need to have those things hanging above the fireplace in every home

Ah in general policemen anywhere are not supposed to have MANPADS lying around , even if it is Iran. Those would be with IRGC or Artesh forces and would require specialised training to use correctly.

 

[koxinga]

However, we don't know what exactly Iran is getting through support.

Back in Feb, Reuters was also cited six unnamed sources, the Iranians are buying anti-ship missiles from China.

It might well the true but these are claims that does not have any independent or third party validation. Neither the Americans or Israeli governments have commented on these reports.

Iran prepares to buy Mach 3 anti-ship missiles from China

Mach 3 missile makes it difficult for conventional ship defenses to intercept it in Strait of Hormuz

www.idnfinancials.com

 

[koxinga]

Spoke to some other people about the Reuters reports. A lot of people are skeptical. It has not been confirmd or validated by any American or even Israeli sources, who would be definitely all over something like this.

Presumbly if someone is cooking such stories, why? China would predictable deny it. Only the general public who have little knowledge of such issues (unlike folks here) might believe them.