Legally, probably. The US is not bound by international law preventing, and as long as the seizure was in international waters, the USCG is granted blanket authority under the Patriot Act for a "counter terrorism" operation.
Morally? Its a page from the Houthi playbook.
Legally, probably. The US is not bound by international law preventing, and as long as the seizure was in international waters, the USCG is granted blanket authority under the Patriot Act for a "counter terrorism" operation.
Morally? Its a page from the Houthi playbook.