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The Pentagon claims that a US warship and several commercial ships were attacked in the Red Sea yesterday. It indicates an increase in the chain of maritime attacks connected with the Israel-Hamas dispute, which may constitute a serious threat. Pentagon said, “There are reports about strikes of the USS Carney and commercial ships in the Red Sea. Information will be provided when available.”
Reports indicated that the Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, was attacked in the Red Sea. Without more information, the British army talked about a possible drone attack. The Pentagon did not specify the origin of the fire, but Houthi rebels in Yemen, supported by Iran, have launched several attacks against vessels in the Red Sea. In addition, they have fired rocket launchers and missiles onto Israel during the strife with Hamas in Gaza.
After some time, the Houthis remained mute about the current happenings. Nevertheless, a Houthi military spokesman hinted that there would be an important statement issued soon. Even during a pause the Israel – Hamas conflict turns global shipping into a target. As the truce falls apart, and Israel starts conducting airstrikes and ground operations anew, there is a possibility that this may spark another round of seaborne attacks.
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In November 2017, the Houthis had captured an Israeli-linked vehicle transport ship of the red sea outside of Yemen. Rebels now possess the ship not too far away from port Hodeida. Again, several missiles hit near another US ship that assisted a ship linked to Israel which was briefly taken over by soldiers last week.
Nonetheless, it had taken time since the houthis were hesitant about direct attacks on Americans, worsening the crisis in the upsurge in naval confrontation. The US retaliated to the missile strikes against its warships by firing some Tomahawk cruise missiles that knocked off and destroyed three coastal radar sites under Houthis’ control in 2016.
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