US ship intercepts missiles “potentially” aimed at Israel from Yemen

A US Navy ship on Thursday shot down missiles and drones fired by Houthi rebels in Yemenpossibly against Israelreported the Pentagon.

Three “cruise missiles ground attack and various drones“They were intercepted by a destroyer”which operates in the north of Red Sea“a spokesperson told reporters.

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The attack was launched from Yemen It is “potentially for objectives in Israel”.

“As far as is known“No injuries were reported among the ship’s personnel.” USS Carney nor among civilians on the ground, the US Department of Defense said during a press conference.

O Houthissupported by Iran, took control of the Yemeni capital, Furyin 2014, which triggered a war against government forces that left hundreds of thousands dead and millions displaced, plunging the country into one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world.

The interception of these drones and missiles occurs in a context of growing fears on the part of the washington about direct involvement Tehran in the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian organization Hamaswhich has already caused several thousand deaths.

In Iraqdrone strikes against US forces and the international coalition were “frustrated” on Wednesday and the devices were “demolished”causing minor injuries, U.S. military officials said.

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Iraqi armed factions close to Iran have threatened in recent days to attack US interests in Iraq due to Washington’s support for Israel.

The American Minister of Defense, Lloyd Austinannounced on Saturday that his country would send a second aircraft carrier to Eastern Mediterranean for “deter hostile actions against Israel or any attempt to expand this war”.

Source: Elcomercio

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