Sat Nov 16 15:15:04 UTC 2024: ## Houthi Rebels Launch Surprise Attack on US Aircraft Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln
**Middle East, November 12, 2024** – In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through the international community, Yemeni Houthi rebels, reportedly backed by Iran, launched a coordinated attack on the USS Abraham Lincoln, a US aircraft carrier stationed in the Arabian Sea. The attack, described as a “successful” missile strike by Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree on X (formerly Twitter), involved multiple cruise missiles and drones targeting the carrier and two US destroyers operating in the Red Sea.
The Pentagon has confirmed the attack on the two destroyers, stating that the Houthi forces used at least eight drones, five ballistic missiles, and three cruise missiles. While the US military has yet to officially comment on the attack on the USS Abraham Lincoln itself, reports from international media outlets, including prominent Russian media sources, suggest that the flagship carrier was also targeted.
The attack comes amidst heightened tensions in the region following the October 2023 conflict in Gaza. The Houthis have previously targeted commercial shipping in the Red Sea, sinking two vessels and capturing another in a series of attacks over the past year. These earlier actions caused considerable disruption to maritime trade and even prompted a German warship to alter its course to avoid potential threats.
The USS Abraham Lincoln, a powerful carrier equipped with F-35 fighter jets and a wide array of weaponry, including nuclear capabilities, is considered a symbol of American military might. Its presence in the region was intended to offer support to Israel. The successful targeting of the carrier, even if the extent of damage remains unclear, represents a significant escalation in the conflict and a major challenge to US naval superiority. The Houthi statement indicates that the attack, spanning eight hours, aimed to disrupt US military plans in the region, and warned of further actions should US aggression continue.
The implications of this attack are far-reaching, potentially drawing the US into a more direct conflict with Iran, the suspected primary backer of the Houthi rebels. The use of advanced weaponry in the attack also raises questions about the extent of Iranian and potentially Russian military support to the Houthi movement. The world watches with bated breath to see how the US will respond to this unprecedented challenge to its military dominance in the region. The silence from the Pentagon so far leaves much unanswered and intensifies concerns about the potential for further escalation.
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