Houthis target American destroyer and ship in Red Sea

Published May 15th, 2024 - 02:52 GMT
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Saree warned vessels bound for Israel of dire consequences if they violate the blockade, asserting Yemeni forces' capability to target any vessel in the region.

ALBAWABA- Yahya Saree, the military spokesperson for the Houthi group in Yemen, confirmed that Yemeni forces targeted the American destroyer "Maison" and ship "Destiny" in the Red Sea, following US and British airstrikes on Hodeida International Airport.

 Saree warned vessels bound for Israel of dire consequences if they violate the blockade, asserting Yemeni forces' capability to target any vessel in the region. 

Saree further assured that the Yemeni force can target any vessel in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, or Mediterranean Sea. It stresses the need to stop Israeli aggression in Gaza.

He urged an end to Israeli aggression on Gaza and the lifting of the blockade to allow necessary supplies into the besieged Strip.

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