The fighter jet intercepted three “land attack cruise missiles and several drones,” a spokesman told reporters.
The attack was carried out from Yemen and “may have targeted targets in Israel,” he said.
The missiles and drones were shot down by the USS Carney, which was on patrol in the Red Sea. This comes after President Joe Biden sent additional forces to the region to maintain stability amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
A Pentagon spokesman said the missiles were fired from Yemen, where Iran-backed Houthi rebels are fighting a government backed by a Saudi-led coalition.
According to the spokesman, no Americans were injured.
“We cannot say exactly what these missiles were aimed at, but they were launched from Yemen, heading north along the Red Sea,” he said.
“Our defensive response was the same as we would have taken in the event of any similar threat in the region,” he said.
“We are in a position to defend our broader interests in the region and deter the escalation and further expansion of the conflict that began with the Hamas attack on Israeli civilians,” the spokesman said.
Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on October 7, invading its territory and launching rocket attacks. Israel carried out retaliatory strikes on the Gaza Strip.
More than 1.4 thousand people died in Israel. people, including civilians.
Israeli strikes killed 3,785 people, according to the Hamas-controlled territory’s health ministry.
Hamas is the Palestinian militant group that rules the Gaza Strip and has been involved in several wars with Israel since taking over the Gaza Strip in 2007. The group has been recognized as a terrorist by Israel, the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and some other countries.
Hamas is supported by Iran, financing the purchase of weapons, supplying them and providing military training. Hamas has a political office in Qatar, where some of its leaders are based.
2.3 million people live in the Gaza Strip. people, but Israel, with the help of Egypt, has imposed a blockade on the territory since 2007 – it restricted the import of goods to and from the territory by water, sea or air, as well as the ability of the Palestinians themselves to leave the territory, except for a few tens of thousands of workers.
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**Interview with Military Analyst Dr. Sarah Thompson on Recent Missile Interceptions by the USS Carney**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Thompson. We’ve just learned that the USS Carney intercepted three land attack cruise missiles and several drones launched from Yemen. Can you explain the significance of this event?
**Dr. Thompson:** Thank you for having me. The interception of these missiles by the USS Carney is quite significant, especially given the current geopolitical climate in the Middle East. The fact that these missiles were intercepted while heading north along the Red Sea indicates an escalation in threats that could potentially target U.S. allies, such as Israel.
**Interviewer:** The missiles were reportedly fired by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. How does this connect to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas?
**Dr. Thompson:** These recent developments demonstrate how the conflicts in the region can intertwine. The Houthis, supported by Iran, may be responding to the broader conflict initiated by Hamas’s attacks on Israel on October 7. This reflects a network of alliances and enmities that can lead to a regional escalation, threatening not just U.S. interests but also the stability of Israel and its neighbors.
**Interviewer:** The Pentagon stated that there were no injuries among American personnel. How important is this in terms of U.S. military and diplomatic stance in the region?
**Dr. Thompson:** It’s critical for the U.S. to maintain a stance of deterrence while safeguarding its forces and interests. By successfully intercepting these threats without American casualties, it reinforces the notion that the U.S. is prepared to protect itself and its allies. This can also act as a deterrent against further aggression from not just the Houthis, but other groups connected to Iran.
**Interviewer:** President Biden has sent additional forces to the region as part of this effort. What implications does that have for U.S. military strategy and regional stability?
**Dr. Thompson:** Deploying additional forces underscores the commitment of the U.S. to not only protect its own troops but also to support regional stability. It sends a message that the U.S. is focused on preventing the escalation of conflicts—particularly in light of the Hamas-Israel war. However, this increased military presence could also risk further complicating the situation and drawing the U.S. into more direct confrontation if hostilities spread.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Dr. Thompson. It seems we are at a crucial point in the Middle East dynamics, and the actions taken now will shape the future in significant ways.
**Dr. Thompson:** Absolutely. The next few weeks and months will be critical in determining not just the outcomes of these conflicts, but also in the broader scope of U.S. foreign policy in the region. Thank you for having me.
