Escalation in Yemen: Houthis Attack US Aircraft Carrier Following Airstrikes

Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked the USS Harry Truman in the Red Sea, claiming retaliation for U.S. airstrikes that killed several Houthi leaders. President Trump and National Security Advisor Waltz issued stern warnings regarding further aggression, emphasizing accountability towards Iran’s role in supporting the Houthis.

The Houthi rebels in Yemen announced on March 16 that they had engaged in an attack against a United States aircraft carrier, the USS Harry Truman, in the Red Sea. This military operation was reportedly a direct retaliation to recent U.S. airstrikes that resulted in significant casualties among Houthi leaders. The rebels claimed to have fired 18 missiles and deployed a drone during the assault.

The U.S. airstrikes conducted on March 15 represented the first direct military action against the Houthis since President Donald Trump’s return to office. These strikes resulted in the deaths of multiple Houthi leaders, according to a White House confirmation. The Yemeni rebels reported a toll of at least 31 deceased and 101 injured individuals following the attacks.

National Security Advisor Michael Waltz conveyed to the media that the airstrikes aimed at neutralizing key Houthi leadership. He reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to holding the Houthis and their Iranian supporters accountable for their actions, stating that the U.S. would target entities involved in facilitating Houthi aggression against global interests.

President Trump subsequently issued a stern warning through Truth Social, demanding that Houthi attacks cease immediately, threatening catastrophic consequences should they continue. He also admonished Iran to discontinue its support for the Houthis, asserting that any threats to American citizens or global commerce would be met with decisive action from the United States.

The recent military exchanges between the Houthis and the United States underscore escalating tensions in the region, particularly following the U.S. airstrikes that targeted Houthi leadership. The consequential statements from both the U.S. administration and the Houthis indicate a volatile situation that could lead to further military confrontations, necessitating careful diplomatic engagement by all parties involved.

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