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Pentagon Says A U.S. Navy Warship And Multiple Commercial Ships Have Come Under Attack In The Red Sea

 

Daily Mail: The Pentagon says an American warship and multiple commercial vessels have come under attack in the Red Sea as Houthi rebels admit to launching strikes 

* The attack on US maritime vessels potentially marks a major escalation in a series of attacks in the Middle East, linked to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war 

* The Pentagon said on Sunday: 'We´re aware of reports regarding attacks on the USS Carney and commercial vessels in the Red Sea' 

An American warship and multiple commercial ships came under attack in the Red Sea on Sunday, the Pentagon confirmed. 

The attack on US maritime vessels potentially marks a major escalation in a series of attacks in the Middle East, linked to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. 

The Pentagon confirmed that Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney - stationed in the waters between Africa and Asia - was under attack.  

Read more ....  

WNU Editor: The U.S. is now threatening a response .... US threatens ‘appropriate responses’ after Iran-backed assault on commercial ships (Politico). 

As to what is my take.

This is an act of war.

Pentagon Says A U.S. Navy Warship And Multiple Commercial Ships Have Come Under Attack In The Red Sea  

The Pentagon says a US Navy warship and multiple commercial ships have come under attack in the Red Sea -- AP 

Pentagon reports U.S. warship, commercial ships encounter Houthi drones in Red Sea -- CNBC

3 commercial ships attacked in Red Sea; Houthis claim responsibility, citing Israel-Hamas war -- ABC News  

Three US commercial vessels in Red Sea reportedly attacked by Yemen drones -- The Guardian  

USS Carney shoots down drones, responds to ballistic missile attack on commercial vessel -- CNN 

US warship shoots down three Houthi drones targeting commercial vessels in Red Sea: CENTCOM -- FOX News  

Multiple commercial vessels attacked in Red Sea -- Reuters  

US warship downs drones fired from Houthi-held Yemen in Red Sea -- BBC  

American warship, multiple commercial vessels come under attack in Red Sea -- The Hill



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