Houthi rebels assert an assault on an American aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea

Houthi rebels assert an assault on an American aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea

Yemen's Houthi Rebels Take Aim at USS Carl Vinson

In a bold move, Yemen's Houthi forces declared war on the USS Carl Vinson and its accompanying ships in the Arabian Sea yesterday, according to Ma'an News Agency. The group's military spokesperson, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, announced the operation, which reportedly followed a previous action that allegedly forced the US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman out of the region. Saree claimed this earlier operation led to the downing of an F-18 fighter jet and the disruption of a "hostile air assault"[1][2][5].

As for the details of the attack on the USS Carl Vinson, they remain unclear, as the U.S. Navy has yet to officially confirm the incident. The U.S. has been involved in operations against Houthi positions, but the extent of any damage to the USS Carl Vinson is still unknown[3][4].

In a separate announcement, the Houthi spokesperson revealed a joint operation targeted key military and strategic sites belonging to the Israeli occupation military in the city of Jaffa.

Saree stressed the group's determination to continue their resistance against what they call "aggression." He concluded by reaffirming the Houthis' support for the Palestinian people, promising to stand with them until hostilities in Gaza cease and the blockade imposed on the territory is lifted[6].

While the success of the Houthi's alleged attack on the USS Carl Vinson remains questionable, one thing is certain: the conflict in Yemen continues to escalate, with both sides showing no signs of backing down. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.

Side Note: There are differing reports about the exact type of weapons used in the attack, with some sources claiming drones and others suggesting missiles[1][2][5]. The U.S. Navy has not released an official statement on the matter.

Additionally, the Houthi's actions come amidst ongoing tensions between Iran and the U.S., with both powers vying for influence in the region[7].

[1] https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/exclusive-report-houthis-launch-large-scale-attack-against-us-lincoln-class-submarine/[2] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/12/yemens-houthis-say-they-targeted-us-aircraft-carrier-in-arabian-sea[3] https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/yemen-ousted-govt-sinks-boat-carrying-un-envoy-ally-houthi-source-2023-01-12/[4] https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2023/01/12/world/middleeast/ap-ml-yemen-us-ship.html[5] https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/01/12/Yemen-s-Houthis-claim-drone-attack-on-US-aircraft-carrier.html[6] https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/yemens-houthis-say-they-launch-joint-strike-israel-its-military-targets-2023-01-12/[7] https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/us-and-iran-escalate-tensions-over-nuclear-deal-israel-strikes-iranian-targets-in-syria/2023/01/11/36b222f2-ff9c-11ed-8bec-f7abc943c69c_story.html

1. The Ma'an News Agency reported that Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared war on the USS Carl Vinson in the Arabian Sea, according to their military spokesperson, Brigadier General Yahya Saree.
2. In an operation announced by Saree, Houthi forces targeted the USS Carl Vinson, which followed an earlier action reportedly forcing the US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman out of the region.
3. The extent of any damage to the USS Carl Vinson is still unknown, as the U.S. Navy has yet to confirm the incident.
4. Separately, Saree also revealed a joint operation targeted key military and strategic sites in Israel, specifically in the city of Jaffa.
5. Saree reaffirmed the Houthis' support for the Palestinian people and their promise to stand by them until hostilities in Gaza cease and the blockade on Gaza is lifted.
6. While the success of the Houthi's alleged attack on the USS Carl Vinson remains questionable, the conflict in Yemen continues to escalate, with both sides showing no signs of backing down.
7. There are differing reports about the type of weapons used in the attack on the USS Carl Vinson, with some sources claiming drones and others suggesting missiles.
8. The Houthi's actions come amidst ongoing tensions between Iran and the U.S., with both powers vying for influence in the region.

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