Houthi Claims Responsibility for Downing US Fighter Jet Amid Rising Tensions
Yemen’s Houthis claim to down US fighter jet over Red Sea 🔗
Yemen’s Houthi group claimed responsibility for downing a US F/A-18 fighter jet during a military operation against the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree stated that their forces used eight cruise missiles and 17 drones to counter a US-UK attack on Yemen. In a related report, the US Central Command attributed the downing of the fighter jet to “friendly fire.” The situation escalated after Israeli airstrikes targeted Houthi positions in Yemen, following Houthi missile attacks on Israeli-associated ships in the Red Sea, amid ongoing violence linked to the conflict in Gaza.
What did the Houthis claim regarding the US fighter jet?
The Houthis claimed to have shot down a US F/A-18 fighter jet while targeting the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier.
How did the US Central Command respond to the incident?
US Central Command stated that the F/A-18 fighter jet was downed due to “friendly fire.”
What was the context of the Houthi attacks on Israeli ships?
The Houthi attacks on Israeli cargo ships were conducted in solidarity with the Gaza Strip amidst escalating violence in the region.