An American warship, the USS Carney, and several commercial vessels came under attack in the Red Sea, the Pentagon reported. The incident, claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, marks a significant escalation in maritime conflicts linked to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The Houthis acknowledged attacking two ships associated with Israel but did not admit to targeting the U.S. Navy vessel.
The attacks raise concerns about the widening scope of the conflict, as the Pentagon remains cautious about the details. The Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, was involved in the incident, but the extent of the damage remains unclear. The British military reported a suspected drone attack and explosions in the Red Sea area.
Houthi military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for the attacks, stating they targeted vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical maritime passage. The Houthis have intensified their maritime attacks, including seizing a vehicle transport ship linked to Israel earlier in November.
This development signifies a potential increase in regional tensions, with the Houthis directly challenging U.S. and Israeli interests in the Red Sea, a vital commercial and strategic waterway.
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