Warship Intercepts Projectiles Bound for Israel in Intense Nine-Hour Operation

The USS Carney, a US warship, intercepted a significant assault near Yemen’s coast, shooting down 4 cruise missiles and 15 drones over 9 hours. These projectiles were headed towards Israel, indicating a possible expansion of conflict beyond the Gaza region.
  

Key Points: 

1. The USS Carney intercepted 4 cruise missiles and 15 drones near Yemen, believed to be directed towards Israel, over a span of 9 hours.
2. The projectiles were launched by Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen and some posed a risk to commercial aviation.
3. US interceptions of Houthi launches are infrequent, with the previous notable incident occurring in 2016 when the USS Mason countered an attack in the Red Sea.
4. Recent days saw multiple attacks on US positions in Iraq and Syria, including one at the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, though the US hasn’t yet assigned responsibility for these incidents.
5. Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder stated that any potential US response to these threats will be strategic and at a time of their choosing.

Source: https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/20/politics/us-warship-intercept-missiles-near-yemen/index.html