The Yemeni Houthi group has launched attacks against a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, citing two separate incidents within 24 hours. The group claims to have repelled U.S. air attacks, while also stating the U.S. conducted airstrikes in Hodeidah and Al Jawf. President Trump has initiated a significant military campaign against the Houthis, resulting in at least 53 casualties since its onset.
On Monday, the Yemeni Houthi group declared that they had targeted a U.S. aircraft carrier in the northern Red Sea using multiple rockets and drones for the second time within 24 hours. Yahya Saree, the group’s military spokesman, reported that the attack involved ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, and engaged in a confrontation lasting several hours, during which the Houthis also repelled attacks from warplanes.
Saree issued a warning stating that any escalation against Yemen would be met with a counter-escalation from their forces. Al Masirah TV, affiliated with the Houthis, reported that these military actions occurred amid renewed U.S. airstrikes in Yemen, particularly targeting the port city of Hodeidah and Al Jawf governorate, located north of the capital, Sanaa.
U.S. President Donald Trump initiated what is noted as the largest military operation in the Middle East since his presidency began, targeting the Houthis in Yemen. This operation commenced on a Saturday, setting the stage for a campaign anticipated to last several weeks. Recent reports indicate that at least 53 individuals, including five children and two women, have lost their lives due to the conflict, with a further 98 injured, according to Anees Alsbahi, a spokesperson for the Houthi-run health ministry.
These strikes from the United States came after the Houthis threatened to intensify attacks on “Israeli-linked ships” in the Red Sea, vowing retaliation against the blockage imposed on the Gaza Strip during the ongoing conflict.
In summary, the Houthi group has escalated their military operations against U.S. targets in the Red Sea, coinciding with U.S. military actions in Yemen. The Houthi spokesman has warned of severe retaliation if escalations continue, reflecting the heightened tensions in the region. The humanitarian impact of these confrontations has been significant, with casualties, including children, reported in the recent attacks. The backdrop of these events includes threats against civilian shipping tied to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Original Source: al24news.com
