Breaking Report: Houthi Militants Claim Responsibility for Attacks on U.S. Warships in the Red Sea
In a bold and alarming escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Houthi militants in Yemen have claimed responsibility for recent attacks on U.S. warships operating in the Red Sea. According to a statement published by the Jerusalem Post on Tuesday, the Iran-backed militants group asserts that they launched strikes against the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and several accompanying U.S. naval vessels.
Houthi Forces Escalate Hostilities
Early Wednesday, the Houthis alleged that they targeted an additional U.S. vessel and multiple Israeli military installations using drones. These claims come amid growing concerns over the security of international shipping lanes in the region, as the Houthis continue to flex their military capabilities.
The U.S. Department of Defense has not yet commented on the latest allegations, but American forces had intercepted and neutralized multiple Houthi drones prior to the group’s announcement.
Trump Administration’s Strategic Response
This development follows closely on the heels of discussions among senior Trump administration officials regarding planned military action against the Houthis. A highly controversial incident unfolded last week when a private Signal group chat involving top national security figures was inadvertently exposed to The Atlantic’s Editor-in-Chief, Jeffrey Goldberg.
The Signal chat, titled “Houthi PC Small Group,” reportedly included National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Within the chat, officials discussed what is now believed to have been a forthcoming strike on Houthi positions in Yemen. The breach has since been criticized as a grave national security lapse.
Leaked Signal Chat Sparks National Security Concerns
Goldberg, who inadvertently received an invitation to join the chat on March 11, reported that the group contained sensitive discussions on weapons deployments, potential targets, and strike timing. He refrained from publishing specific operational details but noted that CIA Director Ratcliffe had posted the name of an undercover agent within the chat.
In response, National Security Advisor Waltz accepted responsibility for the security mishap, calling it “embarrassing” and vowing to investigate the breach. President Trump, however, downplayed the incident, stating, “Michael Waltz has learned a lesson, and he’s a good man.”
Heightened Regional Tensions
The White House has since confirmed the authenticity of the chat while attempting to minimize concerns. Secretary of Defense Hegseth dismissed claims that “war plans” were disclosed, instead calling Goldberg “a deceitful and highly discredited so-called journalist.”
Despite official dismissals, the revelation raises serious questions about the administration’s handling of classified military discussions, particularly in light of the recent Houthi claims. The Pentagon is expected to deliver a formal statement addressing both the alleged attacks and the apparent security oversight within the Trump administration’s national security team.
As tensions mount in the Red Sea, the international community is closely monitoring the evolving conflict, with global security analysts warning that continued Houthi aggression may prompt further military responses from the U.S. and its allies.
