Houthis claim new attacks on US military ships

The Houthis in Yemen have claimed a new attack against US warships in the Red Sea. According to a statement by Jerusalem Post, the Iranian-backed terrorist group claimed to have attacked the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and other US military vessels in the region.

Earlier Wednesday, the Houthis also claimed to have launched drone strikes against a US ship and Israeli military positions.

Sources close to the US Department of Defense have indicated that the Pentagon is assessing the situation, although so far no concrete evidence has been presented to back up the terrorist group's claims, reported Fox News Digital.

This incident adds to a series of attacks that the Houthis have claimed responsibility for in retaliation for US military actions against the terrorist group's targets in Yemen. However, analysts have noted that US forces have intercepted several enemy drones before they reached their targets.

The scandal of the leaked US military plans against the Houthis

The situation becomes even more delicate following the recent revelation that senior US officials discussed military plans against the Houthis in an online messaging group. According to reports from Fox News and The Atlantic, an inadvertent error allowed a journalist access to the conversation in which possible attacks were discussed.

The chat group, which included key government figures, has come under fire for what some consider a serious security breach. Details about military strategies, weaponry and potential targets were mentioned in the discussion, which has raised concerns in the defense community.

The White House has acknowledged the existence of the chat, although it has downplayed its impact on national security.