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Houthi forces in Yemen claimed to have launched a coordinated missile and drone attack on the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, stopping what they described as a planned American air attack on their country.<\/p>\n
The incident occurred on December 31, 2024, per the Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree, who said their forces used \u201ca large number of drones and cruise missiles\u201d during the operation.<\/p>\n
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) later confirmed intercepting seven cruise missiles and several uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the Red Sea.<\/p>\n
However, there was no acknowledgement of direct damage to the aircraft carrier.<\/p>\n
The attacks followed U.S. military operations targeting Houthi sites in Yemen on December 30 and 31, including command centres, weapons production facilities, and a coastal radar site.<\/p>\n
The U.S. military said the recent airstrikes were a response to ongoing Houthi attacks on U.S. Navy warships and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.<\/p>\n
CENTCOM also referred to earlier operations on December 21, when U.S. Navy aircraft and warships intercepted multiple UAVs and a cruise missile targeting maritime traffic.<\/p>\n
The Houthis have also claimed responsibility for missile attacks on Israel\u2019s Ben Gurion Airport and a power station south of Jerusalem.<\/p>\n
While Israeli media reported air raid sirens in central Israel, the Israel Defense Forces said that an incoming missile was intercepted before reaching its target.<\/p>\n
After the attacks, Israel conducted retaliatory strikes on Houthi positions. Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon condemned the Houthis, warning of major consequences if the missile strikes continued.<\/p>\n
He urged international interference to stop the Houthi aggression, comparing their actions to those of Hamas and Hezbollah.<\/p>\n
The Houthis also known as the Ansar Allah movement, have intensified their attacks, vowing to target ships linked to Israel and U.S. military bases.<\/p>\n
They recently claimed responsibility for downing an American fighter jet over the Red Sea.<\/p>\n