MISSILES FIRED AT US SHIP FROM YEMEN

On November 26, 2023, a group of ballistic and cruise missiles were fired at the USS Cole, a United States Navy warship, while it was sailing in the Red Sea. The attack was claimed by the Houthis, a rebel group that controls much of northern Yemen.

The USS Cole suffered significant damage in the attack, but there were no fatalities. The vessel was towed to a safe port in Saudi Arabia for repairs.

The attack on the USS Cole was the second attack on a US warship in Yemen in recent months. In October 2023, a ballistic missile was fired at the USS Mason, another United States Navy warship, while it was sailing in the Red Sea. The attack on the USS Mason caused no damage to the ship.

The attacks on US warships in Yemen come amid a civil war that has been ongoing in the country since 2015. The Houthis are backed by Iran, while the Yemeni government is backed by a coalition led by Saudi Arabia.

The attack on the USS Cole was condemned by the United States and its allies. US President Joe Biden said the attack was an act of aggression and the US would take action to respond.

The US response to the attack on the USS Cole remains unclear. However, the United States is likely to increase its military operations in Yemen to deter the Houthis from further attacks.

Impact of the attack

The attack on the USS Cole had a significant impact on the region. The attack demonstrated that the Houthis have the ability to launch attacks against US targets abroad. The attack also increased tension between the United States and Iran, which backs the Houthis.

The attack also had an impact on the civil war in Yemen. The attack increased pressure on the Yemeni government and its allies to take steps to defeat the Houthis.

The future of the war in Yemen

The attack on the USS Cole is a reminder that the war in Yemen is a complex and dangerous conflict. The attack increases the likelihood that the war will prolong and spread to other countries in the region.

The future of the war in Yemen is uncertain. However, the war is likely to continue for some time.