2025-03-18 01:03 PM IST
Yemen`s Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility on Monday, 17th March, for attacking a U.S. aircraft carrier group twice in less than 24 hours. The attacks were said to be retaliation for U.S. strikes on their positions. In a televised statement on March 18, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea alleged that the group launched a third attack on the USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea, though he provided no evidence. He also mentioned targeting a U.S. destroyer and warned that the Houthis would continue attacking U.S. and allied ships in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea until what they called "aggression" against Yemen stopped. Meanwhile, The U.S. has pledged to continue airstrikes against Houthi forces. President Donald Trump warned that America would use “overwhelming lethal force” if the attacks on shipping continue. Since November 2023, the Houthis have repeatedly targeted Israel and international shipping as part of their support for Palestinians during the Israel-Hamas conflict. This has prompted retaliatory airstrikes from the U.S., Britain, and Israel. Watch video for more details.
