Navy SEALs Declared Dead in Mission to Intercept Iranian Weapons: Biden Pays Tribute
January 22, 2024Two Navy SEALs, Christopher J. Chambers and Nathan Gage Ingram, have been declared dead after a mission in Yemen.
The mission was to intercept Iranian weapons intended for Houthi rebels, which resulted in the seizure of weapons and the sinking of the ship carrying them.
Recovery operations are underway to locate the bodies of the missing SEALs, with search efforts involving multiple countries and organizations.
President Joe Biden expressed condolences and praised the SEALs' sacrifice, with an ongoing investigation to determine if they were properly equipped and trained.
Despite the loss, the Navy is not expected to change its operations as SEALs are extensively trained for high-risk environments.
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