Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, known as the Houthis, has carried out three attacks on the US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman, stationed in the northern Red Sea, in the past 48 hours, the group's military spokesman Yahya Saria reported via his Telegram channel, calling the strikes a response to US military action against Yemen. According to him, the operations were aimed at undermining the American presence in the region and were a reaction to the bombing of Yemeni territory by American forces. 

The first attack, according to the Houthis, took place on the night of March 16, when they used 18 ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as drones, striking not only the aircraft carrier, but also the ships accompanying it. The second attack followed a day later, on the night of March 17, using a similar arsenal, and the third was recorded on the morning of March 18, using two cruise missiles and two drones. Saria emphasized that the Houthis intend to continue such operations until the United States stops its aggression against Yemen and lifts the blockade of humanitarian supplies to the Gaza Strip, imposed by Israel in early March. 

The conflict between the Houthis and the United States has escalated since President Donald Trump announced a major operation against Ansar Allah on March 15 to protect American interests. In response, the US Air Force launched 47 strikes in Sanaa and seven provinces of Yemen, killing more than 30 people and wounding more than 100, according to the Houthi Ministry of Health. US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the operation, saying it targeted Houthi military facilities, including missile depots and command centers used to attack shipping in the Red Sea. 

According to Reuters, US fighter jets shot down 17 drones launched by the Houthis toward the USS Harry Truman on the night of March 11, allowing the aircraft carrier to avoid a direct hit. However, the group claims that their strikes forced the ship to move to the northern part of the Red Sea, limiting its ability to carry out new attacks on Yemen. The Houthis also link their actions to support the Palestinians, promising to block the passage of Israeli ships through the Red Sea until humanitarian restrictions in Gaza are lifted.