A US Navy warship stationed in the Middle East reportedly intercepted several projectiles near the Yemeni coast on Thursday, as informed by two US officials to CNN.
As per one official, the missiles were launched by Houthi militants supported by Iran, who are currently involved in a continued conflict in Yemen. The second official added that approximately 2-3 missiles were successfully intercepted.
It remains unclear which specific targets the missiles were aimed at. It is possible that they were directed towards the USS Carney, or they may have been launched towards a different objective. This incident occurs at a time of heightened apprehension regarding potential Iranian aggression, considering the escalating tensions in the Middle East following the Hamas terror attack in Israel. It is worth noting that Iran has historically supported Hamas.
The USS Carney sailed through the Suez Canal and entered the Red Sea on Wednesday. According to a social media post by the US Fleet Forces command, its mission is to uphold maritime security and stability in the Middle East. This is a developing story that will be updated.