Second US $60m fighter jet falls in sea from carrier in just over a week
Wednesday, 7 May 2025 A second US fighter jet has been lost in the Red Sea in just over a week after going overboard when landing on an American aircraft carrier.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has described America’s widely perceived failure against Yemen’s Houthis as a “tailored operation,” claiming the goal was freedom of navigation and not the protection of Israeli-linked vessels. Notably, Hegseth made no mention of Israel during his statement. Critics argue the Pentagon has rebranded a humiliating military result, after months of failed deterrence against Houthi strikes in the Red Sea. The Pentagon's shifting rhetoric has sparked fresh debate over U.S. credibility, especially in light of its deep alliance with Israel.
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The Houthis launched a major ballistic missile strike on Israel Thursday, triggering air raid sirens nationwide. Israeli forces intercepted the warhead, neutralizing the threat. The attack followed Israeli airstrikes on Sana’a International Airport and a stern “Hot Summer” warning from Houthi leader Al-Mashat, who threatened intensified missile barrages and warned airlines flying to Ben Gurion Airport. Houthis claimed 22 operations against Israel in May alone, reaffirming support for Gaza and vowing to escalate attacks amid ongoing Red Sea tensions.
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After months of high-stakes operations in the Red Sea, the USS Harry S. Truman has been forced to exit the region following a wave of Houthi missile and drone attacks, shocking aircraft losses, and a near-catastrophic collision near Egypt. The nuclear-powered supercarrier was seen transiting the Suez Canal under tight security, marking what many observers are calling a dramatic withdrawal under pressure. The exit follows a deployment marred by the loss of three F/A-18 Super Hornets—one to friendly fire—and the removal of the ship’s commanding officer. The retreat raises serious questions about U.S. naval readiness and the growing reach of Iran-backed Houthi forces.
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Trump’s Big Defeat Against Houthis? The U.S. has withdrawn its aircraft carrier, the USS Harry S. Truman, from the Red Sea without replacement — signaling what many see as a strategic retreat under pressure from Yemen’s Houthi forces. The move follows a ceasefire brokered by Oman, aiming to halt maritime attacks. But while the U.S. and Houthis have paused direct hostilities, Houthi operations against Israel continue.
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U.S. President Donald Trump begins a high-stakes 3-day visit to the Middle East, with stops in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, marking his first regional tour since taking office in January. Amid the ongoing Gaza war, Red Sea tensions with the Houthis, and rising friction with Iran, Trump aims to advance diplomatic efforts and secure major economic deals.
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