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- US Navy destroyers unscathed after fighting off a complex attack of cruise and ballistic missiles and exploding drones (newsbreak.com)
Houthis Attack US Warships off Yemen
Two US destroyers, the USS Stockdale and USS Spruance, were targeted by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Monday. The Houthis launched a combined attack using anti-ship missiles and drones.
US Navy Defends Against Threats
The US Navy successfully repelled all of the Houthi attacks. Multiple missiles and drones were intercepted, and the warships sustained no damage. No personnel were injured.
Houthis Claim Success
The Houthis claimed to have attacked the USS Abraham Lincoln and two other destroyers. However, the Pentagon denied the attack on the Lincoln.
US Conducts Precision Strikes
In response to the attacks, US forces carried out precision airstrikes against Houthi weapons storage facilities in Yemen. F-35 stealth aircraft were used in the operation.
Navy Intercepts Ongoing Attacks
The attack on the destroyers is part of a pattern of Houthi attacks on US warships in the region. The Navy has repeatedly intercepted Houthi missiles and drones targeting vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
US Responds to Attacks in Syria
The engagement with the Houthis comes after similar incidents in Syria involving Iranian groups. US forces have responded with airstrikes against Iranian targets.
Commitment to Protection
Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, the Centcom commander, emphasized that attacks against US personnel will not be tolerated and that the US will take necessary steps to protect its forces and coalition partners.