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Coverage dated February 17, 2024

The U.S. military says it struck a Houthi underwater vessel in the Red Sea

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U.S. Central Command said it was the first time the Iranian-backed rebel group had been observed using an uncrewed underwater vessel since starting a series of attacks in the region in October.

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  1. Delaware Public Media

    The U.S. military says it struck a Houthi underwater vessel in the Red Sea (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    U.S. Central Command said it was the first time the Iranian-backed rebel group had been observed using an uncrewed underwater vessel since starting a series of attacks in the region in October.

  2. Forbes

    U.S. Strikes Multiple Houthi Targets—Including Apparent Underwater Attack Vessel (opens Forbes)

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    Targets included the first unmanned underwater vessel used by the Iranian-backed group in its attacks on the Red Sea.

  3. CNN

    US conducts strikes against Houthi underwater vessel for the first time since Red Sea attacks began (opens CNN)

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    The US on Saturday conducted strikes against Houthi anti-ship cruise missiles and vessels, including on the first unmanned underwater vessel the Iranian-backed rebel group has used since the attacks in the Red Sea began, according to US Central Command.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Red Sea: US launches new strikes on Houthi weapons systems – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    US forces said they "conducted five self-defense strikes" to foil attacks from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. The rebels have staged multiple assaults on merchant shipping since Israel's war with Hamas unfolded.

  5. New York Post

    US thwarts first underwater vessel operated by Houthis in Red Sea attacks (opens New York Post)

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    The US thwarted five attacks from Houthi rebels Saturday — including the terrorists’ first attempted stealth strike using an underwater vessel, officials say.

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