The Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for attacking the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower with ballistic and cruise missiles in the Red Sea. However, these claims have been firmly denied by the Pentagon, although the timing of the carrier’s return to the U.S. has raised questions.
Houthi Claims
Yahya Saree, the Houthi Military Spokesperson, announced that they conducted two “military operations” in the Red Sea and the Sea of Oman. He stated that these operations were in support of the Palestinian people and in retaliation for U.S. and British actions in Yemen. Saree claimed that the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower was targeted and struck by ballistic and cruise missiles in the Red Sea. He also asserted that the Houthis would continue their military operations until the conflict in Gaza ends and the blockade is lifted.
U.S. Response
Pentagon Spokesperson Patrick Ryder issued a statement confirming that the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower had left the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of operations. Ryder emphasized that during its deployment, the carrier played a crucial role in protecting ships transiting the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden from Houthi attacks. He categorically denied the claims that the carrier was hit.
An anonymous U.S. official also told Reuters that the Houthi claims of hitting the aircraft carrier were untrue.
Timing and Speculations
The Eisenhower’s return to the U.S. closely following the Houthi claims has led to speculation. Despite U.S. officials stating that the return was a scheduled move unrelated to the allegations, the timing has nonetheless raised questions.
The ongoing U.S. military presence in the Red Sea and the broader regional tensions will continue to be closely monitored following the departure of the Eisenhower.
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