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The terrorist organization Houthi claims responsibility for the attack on an American ship in the Red Sea

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The Yemeni terrorist group Houthi said on Saturday that its forces had attacked the US aircraft carrier Eisenhower in the Red Sea and the ship Transworld Navigator in the Arabian Sea. It was not said when the attacks took place.

In a statement, the Houthis said that the Transworld Navigator had been hit directly by a missile. The operation against the Eisenhower It said it had successfully achieved its goals, without giving further details.

The alleged attack came shortly after the terrorist organization unveiled its new unmanned ship, “Toufan-1,” on the same day. A report by Iranian state news website IRNA said the new weapon “carries a 150 kg warhead and has a speed of 35 nautical miles per hour.”

Houthi militia media channels also reported that Yemeni security services were publishing confessions from the “American-Israeli spy network” that was targeting Yemen’s economy, oil and communications sectors.

Current reports on the terrorist group

The Houthis also reportedly sank the Greek ship Tutor, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Tuesday. According to a Reuters report, the ship’s manager could not be reached for comment on the attack. A crew member from the incident remains missing.

Also this week, the managers of the Galaxy Guide The Yemeni terror group has again demanded the release of its 25-man crew. The Iran-backed terror group has reportedly been holding the crew for seven months.

Tribesmen loyal to the Houthis trample on US and Israeli flags as a parade for new tribal recruits takes place in Bani Hushaish, Yemen, this week (Source: KHALED ABDULLAH/REUTERS)

Sailors are reportedly refusing to cross the Red Sea because of an increase in attacks by the group, based on interviews with more than 15 crew members and shipping industry representatives.

Seth J. Frantzman contributed to this report.



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