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Yemen's Houthis Claim Attack on USS Mason and Vessel in Red Sea

May 15, 2024, 01:21 PM

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for targeting a U.S. Navy destroyer and a commercial vessel named 'Destiny' in the Red Sea. The attack reportedly involved the American destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) and was carried out using naval missiles. The Houthis' military spokesman, Yahya Sare'e, confirmed the operation in a televised speech. The incident marks a significant escalation in the region's maritime security tensions.