The rebels claimed responsibility for the attack on an American aircraft carrier
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for the attack on a US aircraft carrier and warned of “consequences” for any retaliation during the upcoming ceasefire in Gaza.
“The Yemeni Armed Forces warn enemy forces in the Red Sea of the consequences of any aggression against our country during the ceasefire period in Gaza,” the rebels said in a statement.
The Houthis, who attacked shipping in the Red Sea during the war in Gaza, said they had targeted the USS Harry S. Truman and other “warships” with drones and cruise missiles. “The American aircraft carrier was forced to leave the theater of operations,” the rebels said in the statement.
The Houthis have repeatedly launched missile and drone attacks against Israel since the war in Gaza erupted in October 2023, claiming solidarity with the Palestinians. They also campaigned against shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, disrupting trade routes. On Friday, Yemeni rebels warned they would continue their attacks if Israel did not respect the terms of a ceasefire with Hamas.
