Pentagon: US Burke-Class Destroyer Assaulted at Sea
US Warship and Commercial Ships Attacked in the Red Sea
An American warship and multiple commercial ships came under attack on Sunday in the Red Sea, according to the Pentagon. Yemen’s Houthi rebels later claimed responsibility for the attacks on two ships, which they said were linked to Israel. However, they did not acknowledge targeting a U.S. Navy vessel.
This attack potentially marks a significant escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Middle East that are connected to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
“We’re aware of reports regarding attacks on the USS Carney and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and will provide information as it becomes available,” the Pentagon told The Associated Press.
The USS Carney is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, but it remains unclear what damage, if any, the vessels sustained in the attacks.
The British military had earlier reported a suspected drone attack and explosions in the Red Sea, without providing further details.
The Pentagon did not identify the source of the fire. However, Houthi military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for the attacks, stating that the first vessel was hit by a missile and the second by a drone in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
Saree accused the ships of ignoring warnings from Houthi officials prior to the attack, but he did not mention any U.S. warship being involved.
“The Yemeni armed forces continue to prevent Israeli ships from navigating the Red Sea (and Gulf of Aden) until the Israeli aggression against our steadfast brothers in the Gaza Strip stops,” Saree said.
“The Yemeni armed forces renew their warning to all Israeli ships or those associated with Israelis that they will become a legitimate target if they violate what is stated in this statement.”
Saree identified the first vessel attacked as the Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier Unity Explorer, which is owned by a British firm that includes Dan David Ungar, an Israeli officer. The second vessel was a Panamanian-flagged container ship called Number 9, linked to Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement.
Israeli media identified Ungar as the son of Israeli shipping billionaire Abraham “Rami” Ungar.
The Houthis have been launching a series of attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, as well as targeting Israel with drones and missiles during the war.
According to anonymous U.S. officials, the attack began in Sanaa, Yemen, around 10 a.m. and lasted for up to five hours. The USS Carney intercepted at least one drone during the attack.
As the Israel-Hamas war threatens to escalate into a wider regional conflict, global shipping has increasingly become a target. The collapse of a truce and the resumption of Israeli airstrikes and ground offensive have raised the risk of seaborne attacks resuming.
In November, the Houthis seized a vehicle transport ship linked to Israel in the Red Sea. The rebels still hold the vessel near the port city of Hodeida. Last week, missiles landed near another U.S. warship after it assisted a vessel linked to Israel that had been briefly seized by gunmen.
This marks a significant development as the Houthis had not directly targeted Americans for some time. In 2016, the U.S. retaliated against missile attacks on its Navy ships by launching Tomahawk cruise missiles that destroyed three coastal radar sites in Houthi-controlled territory.
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What are the potential implications of the attack on the USS Carney and commercial ships for the United States and the Middle East as a whole
Sh company and was carrying livestock. He did not provide any information on the second vessel targeted.
The Red Sea has become increasingly volatile in recent weeks as tensions between Israel and Hamas continue to escalate. The ongoing conflict has already led to a number of maritime attacks in the region, with both sides accusing each other of targeting their ships.
The attacks on Sunday raise concerns about the safety of commercial and military vessels operating in the Red Sea. The USS Carney is one of several American warships in the region, and its involvement in this incident highlights the risk that U.S. military assets face in this volatile area.
The Pentagon has not yet released any details about the extent of the damage to the USS Carney or the commercial ships. The British military has also not provided any further information about the suspected drone attack and explosions.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been engaged in a protracted conflict with a Saudi-led coalition, which includes the United States, since 2015. The rebels have frequently targeted both military and commercial vessels in the region, using missiles and drones.
The Houthis claim that their attacks are in response to Israeli aggression against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. They have warned Israeli ships and those associated with Israelis that they will be targeted if they continue to operate in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
It remains to be seen how the United States will respond to this attack on its warship. The incident highlights the complex security challenges in the Middle East and the potential for further escalation in the region.
The attack on the USS Carney and commercial ships in the Red Sea is a troubling development that underscores the need for heightened security measures in the region. It also highlights the importance of international cooperation in addressing maritime security threats and de-escalating tensions in the Middle East.
As the situation continues to unfold, it is crucial for all parties involved to exercise restraint and seek peaceful resolutions to their differences. The safety of commercial and military vessels, as well as the stability of the region, depend on it.
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