Yemen: The Yemeni Armed Forces have carried out an unprecedented operation targeting the American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, marking a significant blow to American naval prestige. This historic event, which also included the downing of an F-18 fighter jet, highlights the rising capabilities of Yemen's military and signals a shift in regional power dynamics.

Brigadier General Mohammed Al-Khalid described the success of Yemeni military operations as a decisive end to American and Western naval dominance in the region. He emphasized that these developments mark the decline of aircraft carriers, destroyers, and warships as symbols of military superiority.

Strategic Superiority and Tactical Precision

Al-Khalid noted that the Yemeni Armed Forces have showcased advanced technological capabilities and exceptional intelligence-gathering skills, enabling them to preemptively strike American and British targets. This operational excellence has forced aircraft carriers to retreat and change their combat positions.

He further highlighted Yemen's ability to coordinate between its military units and strike Western dominance, represented by the United States and Israel, in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The Yemeni military’s flexibility and advanced weaponry have enabled it to challenge some of the most advanced arsenals in the world.

Al-Khalid also pointed to acknowledgments by American military officials, including the commander of the 5th Fleet, who have admitted to the challenges posed by Yemen and the difficulty in achieving their objectives.

Exposing American Cover-ups

Lebanese regional affairs expert Khalil Nasrallah exposed what he described as American attempts to conceal the truth. The US initially claimed that the downing of an F-18 jet over the Red Sea was due to "friendly fire." However, Yemeni Armed Forces revealed that the aircraft was hit during an operation targeting the USS Harry S. Truman and its accompanying destroyers with cruise missiles and drones.

This attack caused significant disruption, forcing the withdrawal of warplanes from Yemeni airspace and pushing the aircraft carrier into retreat toward the northern Red Sea. Nasrallah stressed that American statements about their inability to resolve the "Yemeni dilemma" are rooted in hard facts, reflecting a miscalculation of Yemen's growing military prowess.

Yemen’s Regional Role

Nasrallah noted that Sana'a has firmly established itself as a key player in the resistance axis, opposing American and Israeli ambitions in the region. He highlighted a 2019 statement by former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who identified "Ansarullah" as a threat to Israel—an assertion now proven correct as Yemen has emerged as an influential force challenging Western interests.

Abdullah Mohammed Al-Nami, a member of the Political Bureau of Ansarullah, confirmed the humiliation faced by the American navy, describing the retreat of the USS Harry S. Truman as a moment of shame and defeat.

Support for Gaza and Continued Resistance

Lebanese political analyst Ghassan Jwad praised Yemen's military operation in the Red Sea, commending its solidarity with Gaza in confronting Zionist aggression. Jwad emphasized Yemen's position as an active force opposing the American project and supporting regional resistance.

Translated by Almasirah English website