Two U.S. Navy SEALs tragically drowned while attempting to board a ship carrying illicit Iranian-made weapons to Yemen. The incident occurred due to training failures and a lack of understanding about water survival protocols, as revealed by a military investigation into the January deaths.
The review highlighted deficiencies in training, policies, and procedures, pointing out conflicting guidance on the use of emergency flotation devices that could have saved the SEALs. The mission aimed to intercept weapons bound for Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, known for launching attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
