Houthis Claim Missile Attack On U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier In Red Sea

Houthi forces in Yemen claimed to have launched a coordinated missile and drone attack on the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, stopping what they described as a planned American air attack on their country.

The incident occurred on December 31, 2024, per the Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree, who said their forces used “a large number of drones and cruise missiles” during the operation.

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) later confirmed intercepting seven cruise missiles and several uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the Red Sea.

However, there was no acknowledgement of direct damage to the aircraft carrier.

The attacks followed U.S. military operations targeting Houthi sites in Yemen on December 30 and 31, including command centres, weapons production facilities, and a coastal radar site.

The U.S. military said the recent airstrikes were a response to ongoing Houthi attacks on U.S. Navy warships and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

CENTCOM also referred to earlier operations on December 21, when U.S. Navy aircraft and warships intercepted multiple UAVs and a cruise missile targeting maritime traffic.

The Houthis have also claimed responsibility for missile attacks on Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport and a power station south of Jerusalem.

While Israeli media reported air raid sirens in central Israel, the Israel Defense Forces said that an incoming missile was intercepted before reaching its target.

After the attacks, Israel conducted retaliatory strikes on Houthi positions. Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon condemned the Houthis, warning of major consequences if the missile strikes continued.

He urged international interference to stop the Houthi aggression, comparing their actions to those of Hamas and Hezbollah.

The Houthis also known as the Ansar Allah movement, have intensified their attacks, vowing to target ships linked to Israel and U.S. military bases.

They recently claimed responsibility for downing an American fighter jet over the Red Sea.

Reference: Pravda

Source: Maritime Shipping News