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🇾🇪 USS Laboon Struck by a Missile: Ansar Allah/Houthis Claim Retaliation Against US and UK Bombing in Yemen
In a recent turn of events, the USS Laboon, a United States Navy destroyer, reportedly came under attack by Houthi forces in retaliation for alleged US and UK involvement in the bombing of Yemen. The Pentagon swiftly denied Ansar Allah’s claim of responsibility for the attack on the USS Laboon, asserting that there was no evidence supporting the allegations. However, Houthi rebels released drone footage that purportedly captured the incident.
Meanwhile, Germany has announced its decision to dispatch the 20-year-old frigate “Hessen” to the Red Sea on February 1. The primary objective of this deployment is to utilize the German Navy’s capabilities to intercept missiles and drones launched by Yemen’s rebel group, Ansar Allah. This move comes amid rising tensions in the region and a broader international concern for maritime security.
In response to Germany’s decision, the Yemeni Armed Forces welcomed the deployment of the “Hessen” to the Red Sea. However, they also declared their intention to prioritize sinking the German frigate. The announcement underscores the complex dynamics and heightened military posturing in the region.
Adding to the complexity, Ansar Allah issued a statement specifying that they would only target ships associated with or bound for Israel. The group emphasized that they would cease such actions if Israel halted what they described as the killing of civilians in Gaza. This declaration introduces an additional geopolitical layer to the already intricate situation in the Red Sea region.
As naval tensions continue to escalate, the international community is closely monitoring developments in the area, wary of the potential consequences of a protracted conflict involving major naval powers.