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Houthis fire 18 missiles, drone on US aircraft carrier in retaliation for strikes

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March 18, 2025

YEMEN's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they attacked an American aircraft carrier group twice within 24 hours as they prepared for huge rallies on Monday after US strikes left dozens dead.

Houthis fire 18 missiles, drone on US aircraft carrier in retaliation for strikes

The rebels said they had hit back by firing 18 missiles and a drone at the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier group on Sunday, before launching a second strike hours later.

There was no immediate comment from the United States about the Houthis' claimed attacks.

In a statement posted to Telegram, a Houthi spokesperson said the attacks were "in retaliation to the continued American aggression against our country".

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