"WHAT HAS THE UNITED STATES ANNOUNCED?
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced on Tuesday plans to set up a multinational coalition to safeguard Red Sea shipping called Operation Prosperity Guardian.
During a trip to the Middle East, he said the operations would be joined by Britain, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain.
On Thursday, Austin said Greece and Australia had also joined the grouping, taking it to a total of 20, but added that at least eight countries taking part have declined to be publicly named."
Within hours Spain, France and Italy announced they would NOT be participating in the US led operation.
The UK is sending one destroyer.
Greece is sending one frigate.
Australia is sending ZERO ships...only a handful of personnel.
Norway is sending TEN naval officers.
The Netherlands is sending TWO naval officer.
Denmark is sending ONE naval officer.
Commentary: What an amazing coalition... Three countries dipped out immediate, two ships and enough personnel to almost full a rural highschool classroom.
You'd almost think these countries do not in any way trust the leadership of a US led operation with Biden and Austin at the helm.
Do ya blame them?
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced on Tuesday plans to set up a multinational coalition to safeguard Red Sea shipping called Operation Prosperity Guardian.
During a trip to the Middle East, he said the operations would be joined by Britain, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain.
On Thursday, Austin said Greece and Australia had also joined the grouping, taking it to a total of 20, but added that at least eight countries taking part have declined to be publicly named."
Within hours Spain, France and Italy announced they would NOT be participating in the US led operation.
The UK is sending one destroyer.
Greece is sending one frigate.
Australia is sending ZERO ships...only a handful of personnel.
Norway is sending TEN naval officers.
The Netherlands is sending TWO naval officer.
Denmark is sending ONE naval officer.
Commentary: What an amazing coalition... Three countries dipped out immediate, two ships and enough personnel to almost full a rural highschool classroom.
You'd almost think these countries do not in any way trust the leadership of a US led operation with Biden and Austin at the helm.
Do ya blame them?