US navy warship damaged in Middle East amid Houthi threats of escalation

Published September 24th, 2024 - 04:48 GMT
US Destroyer
US Destroyer of the Fifth fleet. AFP
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In response, Houthi Supreme Council member Hezam Al-Asad hinted at potential Houthi involvement, stating, "As long as the US wants a major war, we are ready."

ALBAWABA- A US Navy warship was damaged while operating in the Middle East, according to a report by CNN citing an American official. 

All crew members are safe, and it is too early to determine the details or cause of the incident.

In response, Yemen's Houthi Supreme Council member Hezam Al-Asad hinted at potential Houthi involvement, stating, "As long as the US wants a major war, we are ready." 

The Houthis have previously targeted warships and vessels bound for Israel and recently launched a hypersonic missile toward Tel Aviv, marking a significant escalation in the conflict with the use of advanced missile technology.

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