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US blames Iran for Yemen’s rebels Houthi attacks in the Red Sea

The U.S. on Monday said it holds Iran responsible for attacks on civilian and military vessels by Yemen’s Houthis, with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan saying the U.S. was discussing establishing military escorts for ships in the Red Sea.

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  • U.S. blames Iran for Houthi attacks on vessels: The U.S. holds Iran accountable for recent attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on civilian and military ships. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan highlighted Iran’s responsibility for these incidents.
  • Discussion on establishing military escorts in the Red Sea: Sullivan mentioned ongoing talks with other countries about forming a maritime task force. This force, including ships from partner nations and the United States, aims to ensure safe passage in the area.
  • Houthis claimed attacks on commercial and U.S. military ships: The Iranian-backed Houthis have acknowledged their involvement in attacks on various ships, including a U.S. warship, which occurred on Sunday.
  • White House statement on Iran’s role: Speaking from the White House, Sullivan emphasized that Iran is the primary source of the weapons used in these attacks, thus bearing the ultimate blame.
  • Clarification on ships targeted by Houthis: Sullivan stated that the U.S. does not believe all the ships attacked by the Houthis were linked to Israel, indicating a broader range of targets in these incidents.

The Associated Press has the story:

US blames Iran for Yemen’s rebels Houthi attacks in the Red Sea

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The U.S. on Monday said it holds Iran responsible for attacks on civilian and military vessels by Yemen’s Houthis, with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan saying the U.S. was discussing establishing military escorts for ships in the Red Sea.

We are in talks with other countries about maritime task force of sorts involving the ships from partner nations alongside the United States in ensuring safe passage,” he told reporters.

This Nov. 12, 2018 photo shows The USS Carney in the Mediterranean Sea. The American warship and multiple commercial ships came under attack Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 in the Red Sea, the Pentagon said, potentially marking a major escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war. “We’re aware of reports regarding attacks on the USS Carney and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and will provide information as it becomes available,” the Pentagon said. (Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan U. Kledzik/U.S. Navy via AP)

The Iranian-backed Houthis claimed attacks on commercial ships and a U.S. warship on Sunday.

Speaking at the White House, Sullivan said the ultimate blame lies with Tehran.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Carney in Souda Bay, Greece. The American warship and multiple commercial ships came under attack Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 in the Red Sea, the Pentagon said, potentially marking a major escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war. “We’re aware of reports regarding attacks on the USS Carney and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and will provide information as it becomes available,” the Pentagon said. (Petty Officer 3rd Class Bill Dodge/U.S. Navy via AP)

“The weapons here are being supplied by Iran,” Sullivan said. “Iran, we believe, is the ultimate party responsible for this.”

Sullivan said the U.S. does not believe that all three ships struck by the Houthis had ties to Israel.

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