U.S. Confirms USS Mason Intercepted Houthi Missile, Denies Attack On Vessel Destiny

US Confirms USS Mason Intercepted Houthi Missile, Denies Attack On Vessel Destiny
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In the recent escalation of attacks in the Red Sea, the US Navy Destroyer USS Mason intercepted an approaching Houthi anti-ship missile, stated the US Central Command after the Houthis claimed that they targeted the destroyer.

The US forces also destroyed two drones, according to the Central Command.

Contrary to the Houthi claims, a US official told Reuters that there was no evidence of a recent attack on a vessel named “Destiny”.

The spokesperson assured that both the...

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