Why it matters:
The move highlights the intensifying confrontation between Yemen’s Armed Forces and the U.S. military, as Washington continues to target the Arab nation in support of the Israeli genocide while Sana’a continues targeting American warships and Israeli-linked ships in response to the renewed Israeli genocide in Gaza.
The big picture:
The U.S. recently announced the deployment of the USS Carl Vinson to reinforce its presence in West Asia while extending the USS Harry S. Truman’s mission. The decision follows multiple Yemeni attacks on U.S. naval assets, which al-Houthi says have rendered USS Harry S. Truman ineffective.
What he’s saying:
Al-Houthi: "The deployment of another carrier is a clear admission of the U.S. failure. Their naval power, once a tool of intimidation, is now a burden."
"The Truman, once a symbol of U.S. strength, has become a liability due to our operations."
"Washington is preparing for more large-scale aerial attacks against Yemen, and we will respond accordingly."
Key points:
- The USS Carl Vinson is set to reinforce the USS Harry S. Truman amid rising tensions.
- Yemen’s forces, under al-Houthi’s orders, have conducted four joint missile and drone operations against U.S. assets within 72 hours.
- The latest strikes were preemptive, anticipating potential U.S. escalations.
- U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to "completely annihilate" Ansarullah.
Go deeper:
The U.S. escalation is a show of support for the Israeli genocide in Gaza, with Yemen positioning itself as a key player in the broader resistance axis. As Washington doubles down on military deployments, the risk of a wider regional confrontation continues to grow, with Yemen proving to be a formidable adversary in naval warfare.
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