Yemen's Houthis Intensify Assaults on U.S. Naval Forces in Red Sea
Latest attack on USS Harry S. Truman signifies escalating tensions amid regional conflicts
Yemen's Houthi group has claimed responsibility for a new wave of missile and drone strikes against the USS Harry S. Truman, an aircraft carrier positioned in the northern Red Sea.
The operation, reportedly lasting nine hours, marks the group's fifth attack on the carrier since its deployment to the region.
According to Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea, the operation was aired on the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV and was described as a successful campaign that forced the U.S. vessel to withdraw to the far north of the Red Sea.
The attack, as stated by the Houthi spokesperson, was initiated in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and as retaliation for recent air strikes conducted by the U.S., British, and Israeli forces on Houthi positions in northern Yemen.
Sarea further vowed to maintain pressure on Israel through continued assaults until actions against Gaza cease and the blockade is lifted.
The catalyst for this latest confrontation was a joint offensive carried out by Israeli forces and a U.S.-led naval coalition last Friday.
Targets included critical infrastructure in areas under Houthi control: the capital Sanaa, Amran province, and the strategic Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.
This joint operation reportedly resulted in one casualty and injuries to nine others, as reported by al-Masirah.
The Houthis have maintained control over a significant portion of northern Yemen since seizing the capital, Sanaa, in late 2014, effectively displacing the internationally recognized Yemeni government.
Since November 2023, the Houthis have escalated their military operations, extending attacks to Israeli positions and purportedly disrupting shipping routes 'linked' to Israel.
These acts, cited by the Houthis as support for the Palestinian cause, have attracted retaliatory strikes from Israel and frequent air raids from the U.S.-led maritime coalition stationed nearby.
The Israeli-Houthi tensions align with broader regional dynamics, reflecting the complex geopolitical landscape involving key players such as the United States, which continues to maintain a significant presence in the region.
Amid these unfolding events, the Red Sea persists as a focal point of strategic military engagements, impacting international maritime security and regional stability.
The operation, reportedly lasting nine hours, marks the group's fifth attack on the carrier since its deployment to the region.
According to Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea, the operation was aired on the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV and was described as a successful campaign that forced the U.S. vessel to withdraw to the far north of the Red Sea.
The attack, as stated by the Houthi spokesperson, was initiated in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and as retaliation for recent air strikes conducted by the U.S., British, and Israeli forces on Houthi positions in northern Yemen.
Sarea further vowed to maintain pressure on Israel through continued assaults until actions against Gaza cease and the blockade is lifted.
The catalyst for this latest confrontation was a joint offensive carried out by Israeli forces and a U.S.-led naval coalition last Friday.
Targets included critical infrastructure in areas under Houthi control: the capital Sanaa, Amran province, and the strategic Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.
This joint operation reportedly resulted in one casualty and injuries to nine others, as reported by al-Masirah.
The Houthis have maintained control over a significant portion of northern Yemen since seizing the capital, Sanaa, in late 2014, effectively displacing the internationally recognized Yemeni government.
Since November 2023, the Houthis have escalated their military operations, extending attacks to Israeli positions and purportedly disrupting shipping routes 'linked' to Israel.
These acts, cited by the Houthis as support for the Palestinian cause, have attracted retaliatory strikes from Israel and frequent air raids from the U.S.-led maritime coalition stationed nearby.
The Israeli-Houthi tensions align with broader regional dynamics, reflecting the complex geopolitical landscape involving key players such as the United States, which continues to maintain a significant presence in the region.
Amid these unfolding events, the Red Sea persists as a focal point of strategic military engagements, impacting international maritime security and regional stability.
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