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Houthi Strikes U.S. Ships, Vows Ongoing Military Campaign

4/23/2025

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Between April 9-13, 2025, Yemen's Houthi movement escalated tensions by launching drone and missile strikes on U.S. vessels, notably the USS Truman, and Israeli military installations. Proudly declaring their advanced capabilities, the Houthis framed these attacks as solidarity with Palestinians, vowing to persist in their military campaign against those they view as threats.

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Between April 9-13, 2025, Yemen's Houthi movement escalated tensions by launching drone and missile strikes on U.S. vessels, notably the USS Truman, and Israeli military installations. Proudly declaring their advanced capabilities, the Houthis framed these attacks as solidarity with Palestinians, vowing to persist in their military campaign against those they view as threats.