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Houthi Attack on US Navy Vessels

The Houthi rebels in Yemen launched a major attack against US naval vessels in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea, prompting a US response and further escalation of regional tensions.

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Yahya Sarea

How did the US respond to the attacks?: The US responded by announcing an international coalition, Operation Prosperity Guardian, aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, and continues to conduct strikes on Houthi targets.
What was the stated reason for the attacks?: The attacks, which lasted eight hours, were claimed by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea as retaliation against the US and UK for their military actions in Yemen.
Who attacked the USS Abraham Lincoln and other US naval vessels?: The Houthis, Yemen's rebel Ansar Allah movement, attacked the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea and two US destroyers in the Red Sea using cruise missiles, drones, and ballistic missiles.
What other significant events and threats coincided with the attacks?: The attacks followed the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with the Houthis warning of strikes on Israeli territory and blocking ships associated with Israel from passing through the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
What other actions did the Houthis take besides the attacks on US ships?: In addition to the attacks on US ships, the Houthis have also targeted civilian ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden and are accused of attacking a civilian car in Yemen that may have contained Houthi leaders.

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