US threatens to retaliate after warship nearly hit by missile from Yemen

The Pentagon has warned it may retaliate against forces that fired missiles at a US destroyer off the coast of Yemen.

USS Manson. Photo: US Navy

Anyone who takes action, firing missiles at US ships operating in international waters, could be responded to, Reuters quoted Jeff Davis, a Pentagon spokesman, as saying on October 11.

The destroyer USS Mason was attacked by missiles on October 9 while off the coast of Yemen. Both missiles fell into the sea before reaching the ship, causing no casualties or damage to the ship.

The US believes the missile was launched from Yemen, controlled by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Asked if the Pentagon had listed targets for retaliatory strikes, Davis said he "cannot confirm at this time."

According to VNE