2 Navy Destroyers Attacked by Barrage of Houthi Drones, Missiles Off Yemen Coast
U.S. Navy destroyers USS Mason and USS Nitze came under attack from multiple drones and missiles launched by the Houthi rebels in Yemen.
The attack occurred in the southern Red Sea, which the Navy says is an international waterway. There were no reports of injuries or damage to the ships, and both destroyers were able to continue their missions.
The attack is the latest in a series of attacks on U.S. ships in the region amid rising tensions with Iran.
The U.S. Navy has not blamed Iran for the attack, but it has said that it is investigating the incident. If Iran is found to be responsible, it would be a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries.
The Houthi rebels have been fighting a war against the Yemeni government since 2014. The war has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions more.
The Houthis are backed by Iran, which has provided them with weapons and training.
The U.S. has accused Iran of supplying the Houthis with the drones and missiles used in the attack on the Navy destroyers.
The attack on the Navy destroyers is a reminder of the ongoing conflict in Yemen and the threat that it poses to U.S. interests in the region.
Here is a timeline of the events leading up to the attack:
- June 2019: The Houthis launch a series of attacks on Saudi Arabia, including an attack on the Abha International Airport that kills one person.
- July 2019: The U.S. Navy says it has destroyed an Iranian drone that was flying near a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz.
- September 2019: The Houthis launch an attack on a Saudi oil facility, causing a major disruption in global oil supplies.
- October 2019: The U.S. Navy says it has destroyed another Iranian drone that was flying near a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz.
- November 2019: The Houthis launch a series of attacks on U.S. ships in the Red Sea, including the attack on the USS Mason and USS Nitze.
