Four attacks that began at around 9:15 a.m. Sanaa time against three separate commercial vessels in the Red Sea elicited a defense response from the USS Carney on December 3. Drones (UAVs) were also reportedly launched from Houthi controlled areas in Yemen, as were anti-ship ballistic missiles.
“These attacks represent a direct threat to international commerce and maritime security. They have jeopardized the lives of international crews representing multiple countries around the world. We also have every reason to believe that these attacks, while launched by the Houthis in Yemen, are fully enabled by Iran. The United States will consider all appropriate responses in full coordination with its international allies and partners.” CENTCOM
The Commercial vessel M/V Unity Explorer was the first under attack. The Unity Explorer is a Bahamas-flagged ship owned by the UK, according to CENTCOM. The bombardment was detected by the USS Carney, which responded to assist.
Meanwhile at around 12 p.m., a UAV was shot down as it was launched toward the US military vessel. The Navy says it is unclear whether the USS Carney was the intended target. (Bet me). At 12:25 p.m. the Unity Explorer reported that they were struck with a Houthi/Iranian missile, fortunately with only minor damage. The USS Carney detected another inbound drone and shot it down.
By 3:30 p.m. the commercial vessel M/V Number 9 was struck by another missile and reported minor damage, but no casualties. At 4:30 p.m. the M/V Sophie II sent a distress call stating that it had been struck by a missile as well. As the USS Carney responded, another launch was detected, and the UAV shot down by the US vessel.
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The M/V Number 9 and the M/V Sophie II are both Panamanian-flagged, according to CENTCOM and crewed by members from several different nations. The Military Times stated that the M/V Sophie II was Romanian-flagged.
Numerous ships have come under attack in recent weeks as commercial vessels have increasingly become targets of Houthi terrorists in both the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The US Navy recently thwarted the seizure of an Israeli-owned tanker.
Houthi spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for the attacks, stating their reason was the “war.”
“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. 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.” Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree
His statement is a typical terrorist response, by the way. The Houthis routinely launch attacks and have done so even before the “war” excuse. The Houthis are terrorists just like Hamas. And for the record, the Biden administration took them OFF the Foreign Terror Organization list because Trump had the group on it. Commercial vessels need to traverse the international waterways of the Middle East – is the United States doing enough to keep them safe?
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