The US and Yemen’s Houthi rebels have increased military attacks amid threats to Red Sea shipping. The Houthis claimed a missile strike on the USS Harry Truman is retaliation for US actions in Yemen. The conflict escalates as the US targets Houthi forces, impacting global trade and increasing oil prices.
The United States and Yemen’s Houthi rebels have escalated their military engagements in light of threats to Red Sea shipping. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for an attack on the USS Harry Truman, stating it was retaliatory in nature following US airstrikes in Yemen. The US military has reportedly continued its operations against the Houthis, attempting to neutralize the threats to maritime safety.
On Monday, a Houthi spokesperson announced the launch of 18 missiles and a drone at the US aircraft carrier and its escort vessels, marking the second attack on US naval assets within 24 hours. This surge in hostilities comes after the Houthis indicated a renewal of strikes against Israeli-linked shipping in the Red Sea, largely driven by the escalating conflict in Gaza.
In their communications, the Houthis emphasized their attack is a response to “continued American aggression against our country.” The US military has not commented directly on the specific claims of missile strikes but has confirmed ongoing operations against Iranian-backed Houthi forces.
Recent reports from the Houthi-aligned SABA news agency detailed new airstrikes by US forces around Hodeidah and the destruction of a cancer facility under construction in Saada. The Houthis, controlling significant portions of Yemen, have disrupted shipping routes — impacting global trade — as they threaten maritime traffic through the Red Sea.
Despite a prior cessation of missile and drone attacks following a ceasefire in Gaza, the Houthis have resumed their threats against Israeli vessels, citing renewed Israeli blockades. US military strikes ordered by President Donald Trump have resulted in significant casualties, further complicating the humanitarian crisis in the region.
In the backdrop of these developments, oil prices have reacted by increasing, with Brent futures rising to $70.99 per barrel amid uncertainties stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Red Sea.
The conflict has intensified as Houthis and the US engage in reciprocal attacks, particularly affecting maritime operations in the Red Sea. Following the Houthis’ threats against Israeli shipping, the US has launched significant strikes in Yemen, contributing to a rising death toll. The geopolitical and humanitarian implications are profound, with global trade routes suffering disruptions and escalating oil prices reflecting the heightened tensions. It is imperative to monitor the evolving situation closely as military engagements continue to unfold in the region.
Original Source: www.aljazeera.com
