Why it matters:
The claim signals an escalation in the Red Sea conflict, where Yemen’s military has been targeting U.S. and allied naval forces. Yemeni direct clashes with a U.S. aircraft carrier would mark a significant shift in the ongoing confrontation.
The big picture:
Yemen’s armed forces have been conducting missile and drone attacks against U.S. and allied warships, citing their opposition to American intervention in the region in support of the U.S. for Israel in the war in Gaza.
What he’s saying:
Yemeni military spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree stated:“Our forces engaged in clashes with the USS Truman and hostile warships in the Red Sea three times in the past 24 hours.”
He added: “For the third consecutive week, our forces continue to confront American aggression against our country. Our operations were carried out using ballistic missiles, drones, and naval weapons.”
He concluded: “We salute our fighters defending Yemen and supporting the Palestinian people.”
Key points:
- Yemeni Army used cruise missiles, drones, and naval forces in its attacks.
- The military vows to continue operations against U.S.-led forces that attacked Yemen.
- The statement expresses solidarity with Palestine and broader resistance movements.
Go deeper:
Yemen’s strikes on commercial vessels bound to Israel and military vessels supporting the Israeli entity have been conducted in support of the people of Gaza, who faced Israeli brutal bombardments.
Hossein Vaez
