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Red Sea Attack

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A US warship and multiple commercial ships were attacked in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels from Yemen. The US warship shot down drones in self-defense. The attack has raised concerns about escalating tensions in the region.

The main sentiment about this story from the left-leaning sources is one of strong denial and skepticism towards U.S. knowledge and involvement in the Israel-Hamas attack and the Houthi drone attacks in the Red Sea.

Right-leaning sources express outrage and frustration over the attacks carried out by Houthis in the Red Sea, calling for strong military action and criticizing President Biden for not taking decisive action.

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On December 3, 2023, multiple commercial ships and a U.S. warship came under attack in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels from Yemen [IB Times]. The Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks against the ships, causing damage to at least two vessels [France 24]. The attacked commercial ships included a British-owned vessel, Unity Explorer, and a Norwegian vessel, Number 9 [Standard].

In response to the attack, the U.S. warship, USS Carney, fired missiles and shot down three drones [Newsnationnow]. The Pentagon confirmed the attack and stated that the USS Carney was acting in self-defense [Boston]. The attacks on the commercial ships were claimed by the Houthi rebels, who are aligned with Hamas [Sky News Australia]. However, it was not clear at the time if the U.S. warship was intentionally targeted [Hindustan Times].

The attack on the ships occurred amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza [ABC7 Chicago]. The Houthi rebels have previously launched missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia and other neighboring countries [New York Daily News]. The Red Sea region has been a hotspot for tensions, with various actors involved in the conflict, including the Houthi rebels, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United States [Chicago Tribune].

The significance of this attack is that it demonstrates the Houthi rebels' ability to strike targets beyond their immediate region and poses a threat to international shipping lanes in the Red Sea [Reuters]. The attack raises concerns about the security of maritime trade routes and the potential for escalation in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East [Deseret].

The U.S. and its allies are closely monitoring the situation in the region and assessing the appropriate response [ABC News]. The attack highlights the need for increased security measures and international coordination to protect shipping vessels from potential threats in the Red Sea [MarketWatch].

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