Why it matters:
The strikes signal a major escalation in regional tensions, bringing confrontations between Yemen’s forces and the U.S. Navy. The attacks also challenge American military dominance in the region and deepen the ongoing crisis in the Red Sea.
The big picture:
Red Sea has become a flashpoint in a broader regional conflict, with Yemeni forces targeting U.S. and Israel-linked vessels to support the people of Palestine, who are under continuous U.S.-supported Israeli savage airstrikes.
The attacks are part of Yemen’s strategy to disrupt maritime activity in response to the Israeli war on Gaza.
The U.S. and its allies have intensified military attacks across Yemen.
What they’re saying:
Yemen’s armed forces stated their operations against U.S. warships are ongoing and intensifying.
The military emphasized that it aimed to pressure Israel by blocking its navigation in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea.
They linked the attacks directly to the Israeli assault on Gaza, stating the strikes will only stop if the war and blockade on Gaza end.
Key points:
- The USS Truman was among the primary targets in the latest wave of attacks.
- The assault involved both cruise missiles and drones in a prolonged engagement.
- Yemen has vowed to escalate its strikes against U.S. and Israeli-affiliated assets in the region.
Go deeper:
Yemeni Army Engages in Clashes with U.S. Navy in Red Sea
Hossein Vaez
