The situation in the Red Sea took a dramatic turn: the United States looked left and right and found that it could no longer find a useful helper in the direction of the Red Sea. Speaking of which, some may retort, isn't Britain a helper of the United States, joining forces with the United States, helping the United States in the direction of the Red Sea against the Houthis? That's true, but the problem is, Britain doesn't seem to be working either! At the moment, Britain and the United States are joining forces to "sing a double reed" in the direction of the Red Sea. Who would have thought that before the double reed was sung, Britain was exposed to a "scandal", and the United States was in a dilemma for a while. What's going on?
According to Saudi Arabia's Arab News**, the British Royal Navy Boats are unable to attack Houthi strongholds in Yemen, which sounds quite interesting. A while ago, the West ** reported for several days in a row that Britain and the United States joined forces to deal a major blow to the Houthis. Now, Saudi Arabia has unveiled the "true face of Lushan".
It is reported that because of the lack of the necessary missiles, the British ships could not attack the strongholds of the Houthis in Yemen. In other words, British ships lacked "** capabilities". The dignified "empire on which the sun never sets" is now in an embarrassing situation due to the shortage of missiles, which makes relevant people in Britain call it a "scandal".
In fact, the question of the shortage of missiles in the British Navy did not arise recently. It's just that Britain's escort operation in the Red Sea has directly put this problem on the bright side. As early as last year, British Chief of Defense Staff and Admiral Radakin issued a warning to the United Kingdom, believing that it is necessary to "speed up the procurement process" and equip British ships with "ground attack missile systems."
In the blink of an eye, five years have passed, and the problem has still not been resolved. A while ago, US Secretary of the Navy Del Toro also expressed concern about the lack of investment in the British Navy, arguing that the Royal Navy's investment is "critical" given the recent threats faced by Britain and the United States. Although the British Ministry of Defense said that the destroyer "Diamond" sent to the Red Sea this time was the best equipment selected by Britain in accordance with the regulations, it is clear that this does not calm the doubts of the outside world.
Let's take a look at the United States, the Red Sea escort force formed by the United States, it seems that only Britain actually sent ships. France originally verbally promised to count the current ** ship in the Red Sea, but it also withdrew its commitment. At present, the ships sent by Britain are still "short of two pounds." In this way, in the direction of the Red Sea, the United States can only go it alone. Perhaps, this is one of the reasons why the United States keeps calling on China to tell Iran to take control of the Houthis.
However, Iran is Iran and the Houthis are Houthis, and the two are not superior-subordinate relations. In addition, China and Iran are also on an equal footing. However, there is still no hiding from what should come. A few days ago, a reporter asked a question about the situation in the Red Sea and the killing of three US troops in Jordan at a regular press conference in China.
In the former, Wang Wenbin said that he did not want tensions in the Red Sea and called for an end to attacks and harassment of civilian ships, but he also hoped that the sovereignty of the Red Sea littoral states, including Yemen, would be respected, and all parties would work together to "cool down" the situation in the Red Sea. The latter, Wang Wenbin said, we have noticed reports of attacks on US military bases, and we have also noticed that Iran has said that it has nothing to do with the attack. At present, the situation in the Middle East is highly complex and sensitive, and it is hoped that all parties will work together to prevent further escalation of regional tensions.
While expressing his position, he did not offend other countries. I have to say that China's voice is very timely and level!