Houthis Launch 18 Missiles at USS Harry Truman in Retaliation for US Strikes
In response to US Navy strikes in Yemen, Houthi forces claim to have launched 18 ballistic missiles at the USS Harry Truman, escalating tensions in the Red Sea.
Tensions in the Red Sea escalated dramatically after the Houthi rebel group claimed responsibility for launching 18 ballistic missiles at the USS Harry Truman, a nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier. This action comes in direct retaliation for recent US Navy strikes targeting strategic locations in Yemen.
"We will not hesitate to attack all US warships in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea," a Houthi spokesperson declared, emphasizing their defiance against American military presence in the region.
If confirmed, this unprecedented attack could push President Donald Trump to intensify military operations against the Houthis. Sources close to the White House suggest that an increase in airstrikes on Houthi positions is already under consideration.
Military analysts warn that continued escalation in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea poses serious threats to global shipping routes and could draw more regional and international actors into the conflict. The US Navy has yet to confirm the extent of the damage or response measures taken following the reported missile attack.
With the situation rapidly evolving, global attention now turns to Washington’s next move in this high-stakes confrontation.
In response to #US Navy strikes on strategic targets in #Yemen, the Houthi terrorist group reported that it launched 18 ballistic missiles at the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman:
'We will not hesitate to attack all US warships in the Red Sea and the Arabian… pic.twitter.com/815pJvdxP0 — K13 News (@K13News) March 17, 2025
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