The Yemeni Houthis have targeted a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Red Sea for the second time in 24 hours, employing rockets and drones. The U.S. has responded with airstrikes in Yemen, following Houthi threats against Israeli-linked vessels. Reports indicate significant casualties from the U.S. strikes as tensions rise in the region.
The Yemeni Houthi group has claimed responsibility for targeting a U.S. aircraft carrier in the northern Red Sea using multiple rockets and drones, marking the second attack within 24 hours. Yahya Saree, the group’s military spokesman, described the operation involving ballistic and cruise missiles that lasted several hours and resulted in the Houthi forces repelling U.S. warplanes.
Saree cautioned that any escalation against Yemen would trigger corresponding counteractions from the Houthis. Reports from the group’s Al Masirah TV indicated that the United States has launched airstrikes against Yemen, particularly in the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah and Al Jawf governorate.
U.S. President Donald Trump initiated a significant military operation against the Houthis on Saturday, which is anticipated to extend over several weeks. Casualties reported from the Houthi-run health ministry indicate that the recent bombings have resulted in at least 53 deaths, including five children and two women, with an additional 98 individuals suffering injuries.
These U.S. airstrikes are reportedly in response to the Houthis’ threats to resume attacks on “Israeli-linked ships” in the Red Sea, citing the blockade on Gaza as a catalyst for their actions.
This development highlights an escalating cycle of violence in the region as both sides continue to threaten significant military action in the face of ongoing conflicts.
The Houthi attack on the U.S. carrier signifies a deteriorating security situation in the Red Sea, exacerbated by U.S. airstrikes targeting Yemeni positions. The conflict reflects the broader geopolitical tensions involving U.S. interests and regional stability, particularly concerning the Gaza blockade. The threats from both the Houthis and the U.S. highlight the potential for further escalation in the conflict over the coming weeks.
Original Source: al24news.com
