Quote:The State Department is working to secure the release of several hostages taken by Iran-backed terrorists after they stormed the U.S. embassy facility in Sana'a, Yemen, U.S. officials told the Washington Free Beacon early Thursday.

A group of Houthi rebels reportedly stormed the U.S. compound on Wednesday seeking "large quantities of equipment and materials," according to regional reports translated by the Middle East Media Research Institute. The raid comes just five days after the Houthis kidnapped Yemeni nationals who work for the U.S. embassy.

The State Department confirmed to the Free Beacon that the Yemeni staffers are being held hostage and that the Iran-backed militants stole property after breaching the American facility in Sana'a, which housed U.S. embassy staff prior to the suspension of operations there in 2015.

"The United States has been unceasing in its diplomatic efforts to secure their release," a State Department spokesman told the Free Beacon. "The majority of the detained have been released, but the Houthis continue to detain additional Yemeni employees of the embassy."

Those still being held hostage are "detained without explanation and we call for their immediate release," the State Department spokesman said.

The United States is also "concerned about the breach of the compound" and is calling "on the Houthis to immediately vacate it and return all seized property."

The Biden administration "will continue its diplomatic efforts to secure the release of our staff and the vacating of our compound, including through our international partners," the State Department said.

The hostage situation is likely to further inflame tensions between the United States and Iran, which arms and funds the Houthi rebels in Yemen. The Trump administration designated the Houthis as a terrorist organization, but that designation was removed when the Biden administration took office—a move that was seen as a goodwill gesture to coax Iran into diplomatic negotiations aimed at securing a revamped version of the 2015 nuclear accord.

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Our enemies no longer fear us... thank you Biden*!

Carter II x III

Well, if the kill the hostages that will reduce carbon output, so that’s a positive.

Geezus H

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I’m sure these hostages will rest easy knowing Poopy Pants is working on their release.

(11-11-2021 11:56 AM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  

Quote:The State Department is working to secure the release of several hostages taken by Iran-backed terrorists after they stormed the U.S. embassy facility in Sana'a, Yemen, U.S. officials told the Washington Free Beacon early Thursday.

A group of Houthi rebels reportedly stormed the U.S. compound on Wednesday seeking "large quantities of equipment and materials," according to regional reports translated by the Middle East Media Research Institute. The raid comes just five days after the Houthis kidnapped Yemeni nationals who work for the U.S. embassy.

The State Department confirmed to the Free Beacon that the Yemeni staffers are being held hostage and that the Iran-backed militants stole property after breaching the American facility in Sana'a, which housed U.S. embassy staff prior to the suspension of operations there in 2015.

"The United States has been unceasing in its diplomatic efforts to secure their release," a State Department spokesman told the Free Beacon. "The majority of the detained have been released, but the Houthis continue to detain additional Yemeni employees of the embassy."

Those still being held hostage are "detained without explanation and we call for their immediate release," the State Department spokesman said.

The United States is also "concerned about the breach of the compound" and is calling "on the Houthis to immediately vacate it and return all seized property."

The Biden administration "will continue its diplomatic efforts to secure the release of our staff and the vacating of our compound, including through our international partners," the State Department said.

The hostage situation is likely to further inflame tensions between the United States and Iran, which arms and funds the Houthi rebels in Yemen. The Trump administration designated the Houthis as a terrorist organization, but that designation was removed when the Biden administration took office—a move that was seen as a goodwill gesture to coax Iran into diplomatic negotiations aimed at securing a revamped version of the 2015 nuclear accord.

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Waiting for "Lying Ginger Jen" to show up on MSNBC and CNN to explain to us "idiots" why this is actually "good news".

(11-11-2021 01:06 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  Carter II x III

+3
You beat me to it Brother.

(11-11-2021 01:06 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  Carter II x III

It gets old, I know, but did we not call it.

I feel like a kid again !!!

to CJ, I only see a ‘given’

to Shere, Ja, it does on all fronts

to Bear, I ‘member, too

welcome to hell (again), gents!

"...but that designation was removed when the Biden administration took office"...

Screw you Joe Biden.

Has this man or his admin done one single thing beneficial to the American public?

(11-12-2021 08:00 AM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote:  Has this man or his admin done one single thing beneficial to the American public?

of course :

he has restored dignity to the office
he has put qualified people in positions of authority
he has restored a humane immigration policy
he has bolstered the stock market
he has taken steps to save the planet from ecological destruction
he has reduced the price of our 4th of july picnic by 8 cents
he doesn't say mean things


i could come up with more

(11-11-2021 01:06 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  Carter II x III

This^^

Biden is becoming more and more Carter II. Inflation and now Iran storms another US embassy.

(11-12-2021 08:00 AM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote:  "...but that designation was removed when the Biden administration took office"...

Screw you Joe Biden.

Has this man or his admin done one single thing beneficial to the American public?

(11-11-2021 05:08 PM)CardinalJim Wrote:  

(11-11-2021 01:06 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  Carter II x III

+3
You beat me to it Brother.

I think I still have some Yellow Ribbons...now, where that oak tree at?

(11-12-2021 12:29 PM)VA49er Wrote:  

(11-11-2021 01:06 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  Carter II x III

This^^

Biden is becoming more and more Carter II. Inflation and now Iran storms another US embassy.

He’s just a way less likable Carter.

(11-12-2021 02:18 PM)GoodOwl Wrote:  

(11-11-2021 05:08 PM)CardinalJim Wrote:  

(11-11-2021 01:06 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  Carter II x III

+3
You beat me to it Brother.

I think I still have some Yellow Ribbons...now, where that oak tree at?

as a braves fan, ya should have plenty in the vault … (well done this year!)

@cheekyfeller