ALBAWABA - The Houthi military spokesperson announced early Sunday that the group had launched a ballistic missile targeting a U.S. Navy supply vessel operating alongside the aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman in the Red Sea.
In a televised statement on Al-Masirah TV, spokesperson Yahya Saree stated that Houthi naval forces, supported by missile and drone units, had directly engaged with the USS Truman and its support fleet. Saree claimed the strike succeeded in preventing what he described as “aggressive attacks” by the U.S. on Yemeni territory during the past few hours.
Saree emphasized that Houthi forces would continue their “support and defense operations” in solidarity with Gaza, insisting that their campaign would not end until the Israeli military offensive stops and the siege on the enclave is lifted.
This announcement marks the latest in a series of Houthi claims to have targeted U.S. naval assets in the region, particularly since the resumption of Israeli operations in Gaza. The Houthis had previously declared that they were launching attacks on Israel-linked vessels as part of their campaign to support Palestinians.
In response, the U.S. launched a large-scale military operation against Houthi targets on March 15, citing threats to freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. The American offensive includes strikes on Houthi missile sites, drone launch areas, and other military infrastructure across Yemen.
The ongoing maritime conflict reflects broader regional tensions exacerbated by the Gaza war, with the Houthis increasingly positioning themselves as a key regional player aligned against Israel and its Western allies.
