{"id":2073835,"date":"2023-10-20T07:24:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T11:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-shoots-down-three-missiles-headed-towards-israel-from-yemen\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T07:26:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T11:26:15","slug":"us-shoots-down-three-missiles-headed-towards-israel-from-yemen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-shoots-down-three-missiles-headed-towards-israel-from-yemen\/","title":{"rendered":"US intercepts 3 missiles aimed at Israel from Yemen."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-shoots-down-three-missiles-headed-towards-israel-from-yemen%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2073835&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>A U.S. Navy Vessel Shoots Down Cruise Missiles Headed for Israel<\/h2>\n<p>A U.S. Navy vessel successfully intercepted and shot down three cruise missiles over the Red Sea on October 19th, potentially saving Israel from \u2063an imminent threat. The Pentagon confirmed the incident, which comes amidst\u200d a series of drone and missile\u2064 strikes on U.S. \u200cand \u200dallied\u2062 forces in the Middle \u200cEast.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bUSS Carney, a guided-missile destroyer, swiftly responded\u200b to the launch of the cruise missiles and multiple drones from the Arabian Peninsula. Pentagon spokesperson \u200bGen. \u2062Pat Ryder revealed during \u2062a briefing that the projectiles were heading towards Israel. The crew of the USS Carney \u200btook immediate action, neutralizing the threat and preventing potential casualties.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Related\u200b Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/us-forces-attacked-by-suicide-drones-in-iraq-pentagon-5512798?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>US Forces Attacked by \u2063Suicide Drones in Iraq: Pentagon<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n    <br \/>\n    <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/18\/2023<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/analysis-middle-east-could-explode-with-state-sponsored-jihad-against-israel-5507345?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>ANALYSIS: Middle East Could Explode\u200b With\u200c State-Sponsored \u200cJihad Against\u200b Israel<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n    <br \/>\n    <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/10\/2023<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According \u200dto Gen. Ryder, the\u200c missiles and drones were launched by Houthi forces in Yemen. Although \u2064the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-shoots-down-three-missiles-headed-towards-israel-from-yemen\/\" title=\"US intercepts 3 missiles aimed at Israel from Yemen.\">exact targets remain unknown<\/a>, their\u200d trajectory indicated a potential threat to Israel. Gen. Ryder refrained from disclosing the authorization behind the engagement or whether Israeli or U.S. forces were the intended targets.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b Red Sea incident\u2064 is just one of several recent encounters between U.S. forces and hostile drones or missiles in the Middle East. Injuries were sustained by \u200ccoalition\u200d forces during attacks in Iraq\u2064 and Syria. At the al-Tanf garrison in southern Syria, two drones targeted the facility, resulting in minor injuries. \u200bIn Iraq, drones were engaged at the Ain al-Assad air base and another \u200cbase in the north, \u2064causing injuries to some coalition members.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, U.S. and coalition forces \u2064had \u2062to seek shelter at al-Assad\u200c due to an imminent drone strike, which fortunately did not\u200c materialize.\u200c Tragically, \u2062a\u2064 defense contractor at the base suffered a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/soccer-brighton-defender-mwepu-ends-career-due-to-heart-condition\/\" title=\"Soccer-Brighton defender Mwepu ends career due to heart condition\">fatal cardiac event<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While the contractor&#8217;s nationality was not disclosed,\u200c Gen. Ryder did not confirm whether \u200cthe attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq were orchestrated by Iran-backed groups. He\u200b also stated that there is currently no evidence linking the attacks to the ongoing Israel\u2013Hamas War.<\/p>\n<p>However, experts warn that the Israel\u2013Hamas War has the potential \u2062to\u2064 escalate\u200d into a larger regional conflict with\u2062 global consequences. The missiles \u2064fired towards Israel were launched by the Houthis, who are \u200csupported\u2064 by Iran.\u2064 In the past week, leaders of terrorist groups in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen have all vowed to target U.S. forces with drones and missiles if the United\u200d States intervenes in\u200b Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>While acknowledging the \u2062increase in drone activity\u200c in the region, Gen. Ryder emphasized that there have been no other known attempts to target \u200bAmericans. The primary objective\u200c for the United States is \u2063to contain the Israel\u2013Hamas\u200b War and safeguard its forces.<\/p>\n<p>Gen. \u200cRyder concluded by stating,\u200d &#8220;We will take all necessary actions to defend U.S. and coalition forces against \u2064any threat. Any response, should one \u2063occur, will\u200b come at a time and a manner of\u2062 our \u2063choosing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200dHow did the USS Carney intercept and shoot down the\u200c cruise missiles, considering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/patriot-missile-systems-arrival-in-ukraine-is-near\/\" title=\"Patriot Missile System\u2019s Arrival in Ukraine Is Near\">operational security concerns<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200bHe specifics of how the USS Carney intercepted and shot\u2063 down \u200bthe cruise missiles, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/russias-focus-is-now-on-liberating-donetsk\/\" title=\"Russia\u2019s Focus Is Now On \u201cLiberating\u201d Donetsk\">citing operational security concerns<\/a>. However, he emphasized the professionalism and effectiveness of the crew in neutralizing the threat.<\/p>\n<p>This incident highlights the escalating tensions\u200c in \u200bthe Middle East, \u2062particularly in the ongoing conflict between the Houthi forces in \u200dYemen and their\u2062 adversaries. The Houthi forces, backed by Iran, have been launching an increasing number of drone and missile attacks\u200c in recent months.\u200b Their targets primarily include U.S. and allied forces in the region, but this incident indicates their potential \u200cto expand their operations to include\u200c Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Israel \u2062has long been a target for various militant groups \u200bin the Middle East, and these recent developments only heighten the threat they face. The successful interception by the USS Carney is\u200d a testament to the importance\u2064 of \u200cinternational alliances and cooperation\u200c in countering such threats. The U.S. Navy&#8217;s presence\u2063 and capabilities in the region serve as a deterrent\u200b and a \u2063means of protecting not only\u200d American interests but also those of its allies.<\/p>\n<p>The Pentagon has reiterated its commitment to the security and defense of Israel, as demonstrated by its swift\u200b response to this incident. Both countries share a \u2063strategic partnership and have cooperated extensively in the realms of defense, intelligence-sharing, and technology. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of this alliance and\u2064 the need for continued\u200d support and cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, it is\u200b crucial for countries to remain vigilant and prepared for potential threats. The incident involving the USS Carney emphasizes the importance of having a strong and capable military\u2064 presence\u200d in the region. In addition, it highlights the necessity of advanced technology and intelligence capabilities to effectively identify and neutralize threats.<\/p>\n<p>The successful interception \u200cof the cruise missiles headed for Israel is undoubtedly a significant achievement. It\u200b not only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-dies-in-custody-after-climbing-long-beach-elementary-school-fence\/\" title=\"Man dies while in custody after scaling Long Beach elementary school fence.\">potentially saved lives<\/a> but also \u2064sent a clear message to \u200dthose who seek to\u200d destabilize the region. The U.S. \u200dNavy&#8217;s ability to respond swiftly and decisively demonstrates the strength\u200c and effectiveness\u200b of its forces.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the \u2064interception and shooting down of three cruise missiles over the\u200c Red Sea by a \u2063U.S. \u2062Navy vessel serve as a powerful reminder of the ongoing threats faced by Israel and the need for international cooperation and support. This incident underscores the importance of maintaining a strong military presence in the region and the \u200csignificance of advanced technology and\u200b intelligence capabilities. As tensions escalate in the Middle East, countries must remain vigilant and prepared to counter potential threats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Oct. 19, a U.S. Navy ship intercepted and destroyed three cruise missiles over the Red Sea, potentially aimed at Israel. 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