3 civilians sustain injuries due to US airstrike in Yemen's capital, as reported by Houthis
Spicing Up the News:
Yemen's Houthi group claims victory in a bold nighttime strike against a U.S. aircraft carrier, sending ripples through the Arabian Sea.
The Houthi-controlled Ministry of Health reported three civilians injured after an overnight US air strike on the capital, Sanaa. This attack, the group claims, was just retaliation for theongoing US-led assault on Yemen.
Brigadier General Yahya Saree, Houthi military spokesperson, announced that the operation targeted the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, following a previous action forcing the USS Harry S. Truman to withdraw from the region. The operation, Saree claimed, resulted in the downing of an F-18 fighter jet and disrupted a "hostile air assault."
However, the U.S. military has yet to confirm the attack's success or any damage to the USS Carl Vinson. The Houthis, in this verbal showdown, emphasize their commitment to standing up against perceived aggression and supporting Palestinians in Gaza until peace prevails.
This incident represents a significant escalation in tensions between the Houthis and U.S. forces. The ongoing regional conflicts and U.S. operations, such as Operation Rough Rider, aimed at targeting Houthi infrastructure and leadership, contribute to the volatile atmosphere.
To complicate matters, reports suggest a presidential order to halt Houthi attacks on U.S. warships in the Red Sea, possibly leading to a ceasefire. Yet, this order isn't related to the claimed attack on the USS Carl Vinson in the Arabian Sea.
As tensions continue to rise, only time will tell whether the Houthi claims hold water or if the U.S. military will maintain its stance in the region.
- The United Nations expressed concern over the escalating tensions between the Houthis and U.S. forces in Yemen and the Gulf of Aden.
- Amnesty International, an NGO specializing in humanitarian and general news, called for an immediate de-escalation of conflict in the region, citing potential civilian casualties.
- The Israeli government issued a statement condemning the attack on the USS Carl Vinson, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace and stability in war-and-conflicts-stricken areas like Yemen and Gaza.
- The Palestinian General News and other regional news outlets covered the Houthi attack as a bold move against the United States, drawing parallels to similar scenarios in Gaza where the Palestinian government often finds itself under attack.
- The Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement expressing solidarity with Palestinian resistance movements under the occupation of Israel, promising continued support despite the ongoing Houthi-U.S. tensions.
- Experts in Middle Eastern politics viewed the Houthi attack on the USS Carl Vinson as a strategic move to gain attention and support from the international community, particularly Arab and Muslim countries.
- In response to the Houthi claims, the United States naval forces intensified air and sea patrols in the Northern Arabian Sea, increasing their readiness against potential attacks from the Houthi forces.
- Non-governmental organizations working in Yemen urged both parties to prioritize humanitarian concerns and cease their military operations to avoid further suffering of the Yemeni people caught in the middle of the tensions and war-and-conflicts.
