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

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.

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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".