Yemen’s Houthis attacked a U.S. aircraft carrier in the northern Red Sea using rockets and drones, marking their second announcement within 24 hours. The attack resulted in U.S. airstrikes on Yemen, causing at least 53 casualties. Houthi spokesperson warned of counter-escalation, especially regarding threats to Israeli-linked ships amid ongoing tensions in Gaza.
On Monday, Yemen’s Houthi group reported a targeted attack on a U.S. aircraft carrier in the northern Red Sea, executed with multiple rockets and drones, marking a second incident within 24 hours. Yahya Saree, the group’s military spokesperson, stated that this engagement lasted several hours and involved ballistic and cruise missiles alongside drones. He emphasized that their forces successfully repelled counterattacks from U.S. warplanes.
Saree further warned that any escalations against Yemen would be met with a forceful response. Reports from Houthi-controlled Al Masirah TV indicate that the United States has conducted renewed airstrikes targeting areas such as the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah and the Al Jawf governorate located north of the capital, Sanaa.
Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump initiated significant military operations in the Middle East, specifically against the Houthis in Yemen. This operation commenced on Saturday and is anticipated to persist over the upcoming weeks. The conflict has resulted in substantial casualties, with at least 53 individuals reported dead, including five children and two women, according to Houthi health ministry spokesperson Anees Alsbahi. Additionally, 98 more have sustained injuries.
The recent U.S. airstrikes followed warnings from the Houthis about resuming attacks on ships believed to be linked to Israel in the Red Sea, as a response to the blockade affecting the Gaza Strip in a war-torn region.
The recent escalation of hostilities involving Yemen’s Houthis and the U.S. military highlights rising tensions in the region. With multiple attacks reported and significant casualties resulting from ongoing operations, the conflict appears poised for further escalation. The Houthis have signaled their intent to respond aggressively to any perceived threats, particularly in relation to actions affecting Gaza. Careful attention must be paid to the developments in this continually volatile area.
Original Source: al24news.com
