Why it matters:
Yemen’s Ansarullah forces directly challenge U.S. naval power. The attacks come amid U.S. and U.K. aggression on Yemen.
The big picture:
Yemen’s forces are increasingly targeting American military assets in response to U.S.-led airstrikes across the country.
The U.S. and U.K. have intensified their bombardments, killing dozens of civilians in the past 48 hours.
The situation ties into broader tensions, with Yemen enforcing a blockade on Israeli-bound ships as the Israeli regime has continued its genocide in Gaza, ending the ceasefire.
What they’re saying:
Yemeni Armed Forces statement: "The enemy was struck by a state of confusion, forcing many of its warships to retreat north."
Yemen warns it will keep striking American and Israeli forces in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea until their "aggression" stops.
The forces reiterate that Israeli-bound vessels will be barred from passing through the conflict zone until the blockade on Gaza is lifted.
Key points:
- The USS Harry Truman was attacked with two cruise missiles and two drones.
- A U.S. destroyer was also attacked with a cruise missile and four drones.
- The latest attack follows intense American and British airstrikes on Yemen, including 47 air raids that killed at least 31 civilians.
Go deeper:
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Mojtaba Darabi
