Houthis claim responsibility for strikes against US ships: report
Houthi militants in Yemen have recently claimed responsibility for a series of attacks against U.S. warships in the Red Sea. The terror group made a statement published by the Jerusalem Post asserting that they had targeted the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and other U.S. warships in the region. Additionally, the militants stated that they had used drones to attack a U.S. vessel and Israeli military locations.
The Department of Defense has been contacted by Fox News Digital for comment on these claims. Earlier this month, the Houthis had also alleged that they had attacked the USS Truman in response to U.S. attacks on Yemen, although they provided no evidence to support their retaliation claim. The U.S. military had intercepted several Houthi drones shortly before the group’s statement.
In a surprising turn of events, it was revealed that several Trump administration officials had discussed plans for a military strike against the Houthis in a group chat on the encrypted messaging service Signal. Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was mistakenly added to the chat and reported that sensitive information about war plans, weapons packages, targets, and timing was being discussed. Some officials even put the name of a CIA undercover agent into the chat, raising concerns about national security breaches.
The White House has confirmed the authenticity of the group chat, but some officials have downplayed the significance of the discussions. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth dismissed Goldberg as a “deceitful and highly discredited” journalist, questioning the validity of his reporting.
Overall, the situation underscores the ongoing tensions in the region and the complexities of military operations and national security. As developments continue to unfold, it is crucial for all parties involved to prioritize diplomacy and strategic communication to prevent further escalation of conflict.
