US Navy Helicopters Fire on Yemeni Houthi Rebels and Kill Several in Red Sea Attack

Maersk has paused sailings through the Red Sea for 48 hours in response to the attempted attack.
On Sunday, US Navy helicopters fired on and destroyed four small boats of Iranian-backed Houthi gunmen attempting to board a cargo ship in the Red Sea.
The Houthi assaults on vital shipping lanes have prompted the US to launch Operation Prosperity Guardian, an international Naval coalition aimed at safeguarding shipping in the region.
The US Navy intercepted two anti-ship ballistic missiles while responding to the attack, and also struck the container ship with a missile.
Three of the boats were sunk and all crew members killed. The fourth boat fled the area.
US Navy Helicopters Fire on Yemeni Houthi Rebels and Kill Several in Red Sea Attack

On Sunday, US Navy helicopters fired on and destroyed four small boats of Iranian-backed Houthi gunmen attempting to board a cargo ship in the Red Sea. The small boats originated from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen. Three of the boats were sunk and all crew members killed. The fourth boat fled the area. The US Navy intercepted two anti-ship ballistic missiles while responding to the attack, and also struck the container ship with a missile. Maersk has paused sailings through the Red Sea for 48 hours in response to the attempted attack. The Houthi assaults on vital shipping lanes have prompted the US to launch Operation Prosperity Guardian, an international Naval coalition aimed at safeguarding shipping in the region. Despite the US response, the Houthis have continued with their attacks.


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US Navy helicopters fire at Yemen's Houthi rebels and kill several in the Red Sea

The Associated Press News Sunday, 31 December 2023 10:00
  • Unique Points
    • Iran-backed Houthi gunmen attempted to hijack a cargo ship in the Red Sea
    • US Navy helicopters fired on and destroyed the boats of Iranian-backed Houthi gunmen attempting to board the cargo ship
    • Three of the four small boats were sunk and all crew killed
    • The small boats originated from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen
    • Iranian-backed Houthi small boats attacked merchant vessel and US Navy helicopters in Southern Red Sea
    • US warship helicopters from the USS Eisenhower and Gravely engaged the Houthi vessels
    • The fourth boat fled the area
    • No damage had been recorded to US personnel or equipment
    • The container ship was struck by a missile while transiting the Southern Red Sea
    • Maersk has paused sailings through the Red Sea for 48 hours in response to the attempted attack
    • The US Navy's interception of the assault countered the 23rd illegal attack by Houthi rebels on international shipping since November 19
    • Yemen's Houthi loyalists lift their weapons as they take part in an armed parade for more than 20,000 members who have finished a military course
    • Iran-backed Yemen rebel group has been targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea with drones and ballistic missiles in protest of Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip
    • Leading shipping firms, including Maersk, have rerouted vessels from the vital shipping lane
    • The Houthi assaults on vital shipping lanes have prompted the US to launch Operation Prosperity Guardian
    • Since the operation's launch, 1,200 commercial ships have passed through the Red Sea without incident until Saturday's missile strike
    • An earlier version of this story misstated that the USS Enterprise was involved in the US Navy action. It was the USS Eisenhower.
    • The events surrounding the Maersk Hangzhou represented the 23rd illegal attack by the Houthis on international shipping since Nov. 19, the Central Command said.
    • It was the first time the U.S. Navy said its personnel had killed Houthi fighters since the Red Sea attacks started.
    • Iran-backed Houthis have claimed attacks on ships in the Red Sea that they say are either linked to Israel or heading to Israeli ports.
    • The links to the ships targeted in the rebel assaults have grown more tenuous as the attacks continue.
    • Maersk, owner of Maersk Hangzhou, said it would suspend shipping through the Red Sea again after the two attacks on its freighter.
    • Since the Pentagon announced Operation Prosperity Guardian to counter the attacks just over 10 days ago, 1,200 merchant ships have traveled through the Red Sea region, and none had been hit by drone or missile strikes.
    • The United Kingdom, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain are also part of the new maritime security mission.
    • Vice Adm. Brad Cooper told The Associated Press in an interview on Saturday that 1,200 merchant ships have traveled through the Red Sea region, and none had been hit by drone or missile strikes since the Pentagon announced Operation Prosperity Guardian to counter the attacks just over 10 days ago.
  • Accuracy
    • The US military opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing several of them.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article contains several examples of deception. Firstly, the author claims that the U.S. military opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing several of them. However, this is not entirely accurate as the rebels were trying to board the vessel and the helicopters from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier responded to the Maersk Hangzhou's distress call and issued verbal warnings to the attackers, who responded by firing on the helicopters. The U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire in self-defense, sinking three of the four boats and killing the people on board while the fourth boat fled the area. This contradicts the author's claim that the U.S. military opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea. Secondly, the article claims that the Houthis acknowledged that 10 of their fighters were killed in the confrontation and warned of consequences. However, this is not entirely accurate as there is no evidence to support this claim. Thirdly, the article claims that the U.S. has significant national security interests in the region and will put the kind of forces they need in the region to protect those interests and act in self-defense going forward. However, this is a subjective statement and does not provide any evidence to support it.
    • The U.S. military opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing several of them.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the U.S. military said that its forces opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea. However, there is no evidence provided to support this claim. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the Houthis as 'rebel attackers' and stating that they tried to board the vessel. This language is biased and does not provide an objective view of the situation. The article also contains a dichotomous depiction of the U.S. Navy helicopters sinking three of the four boats and killing the people on board while the fourth boat fled the area, as being both heroic and violent at the same time. This is a fallacy because it presents two opposing views without providing any context or explanation for why one view is more accurate than the other.
    • The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the U.S. military said that its forces opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea.
    • The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the Houthis as 'rebel attackers' and stating that they tried to board the vessel.
    • The article contains a dichotomous depiction of the U.S. Navy helicopters sinking three of the four boats and killing the people on board while the fourth boat fled the area, as being both heroic and violent at the same time.
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the Houthi rebels by referring to them as 'terrorists' and 'militants', which is a clear example of religious bias. Additionally, the article mentions that the Maersk Hangzhou was targeted because it was carrying cargo for Israel, which suggests a monetary bias. The author also uses language that implies that the US military is acting in self-defense, which could be seen as an attempt to justify the use of force and potentially perpetuate a cycle of violence.
    • The author uses language that dehumanizes the Houthi rebels by referring to them as 'terrorists' and 'militants'
      • The Maersk Hangzhou was targeted because it was carrying cargo for Israel
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        The US Navy helicopters that fired at Yemen's Houthi rebels and killed several in the Red Sea have a conflict of interest on the topics of national security interests, preemptive strike, and Iran-Israel conflict. The US Navy has a financial stake in protecting commercial vessels traveling through the Red Sea, which could influence their coverage of the topic.
        • The article also mentions that the US Navy has been conducting a preemptive strike against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, which could indicate a potential conflict of interest on the topic of preemptive strike.
          • The article mentions that the US Navy helicopters fired at Yemen's Houthi rebels and killed several in the Red Sea, indicating a potential conflict of interest on the topic of national security interests.
            • The article mentions that the US Navy is part of an international coalition to protect vessels traveling through the Red Sea, indicating a potential conflict of interest on the topic of protecting commercial vessels.
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication

            87%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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            US Navy helicopters kill Iran-backed Houthi fighters attempting to board a cargo ship in Red Sea

            Business Insider Rebecca Rommen Sunday, 31 December 2023 22:34
            • Unique Points
              • Iran-backed Houthi gunmen attempted to hijack a cargo ship in the Red Sea
              • US Navy helicopters fired on and destroyed the boats of Iranian-backed Houthi gunmen attempting to board the cargo ship
              • Three of the four small boats were sunk and all crew killed
              • The small boats originated from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen
              • Iranian-backed Houthi small boats attacked merchant vessel and US Navy helicopters in Southern Red Sea
              • US warship helicopters from the USS Eisenhower and Gravely engaged the Houthi vessels
              • No damage had been recorded to US personnel or equipment
              • The container ship was struck by a missile while transiting the Southern Red Sea
              • Maersk has paused sailings through the Red Sea for 48 hours in response to the attempted attack
              • The US Navy's interception of the assault countered the 23rd illegal attack by Houthi rebels on international shipping since November 19
              • Yemen's Houthi loyalists lift their weapons as they take part in an armed parade for more than 20,000 members who have finished a military course
              • Iran-backed Yemen rebel group has been targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea with drones and ballistic missiles in protest of Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip
              • Leading shipping firms, including Maersk, have rerouted vessels from the vital shipping lane
              • The Houthi assaults on vital shipping lanes have prompted the US to launch Operation Prosperity Guardian
              • Since the operation's launch, 1,200 commercial ships have passed through the Red Sea without incident until Saturday's missile strike
              • US Navy Vice Adm. Brad Cooper stated that, since the operation's launch, 1,200 commercial ships have passed through the Red Sea without incident until Saturday's missile strike
              • An earlier version of this story misstated that the USS Enterprise was involved in the US Navy action. It was the USS Eisenhower.
            • Accuracy
              • The fourth boat fled the area
            • Deception (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Fallacies (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Bias (80%)
              The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts the Houthi rebels as extremists and terrorists, which is a clear example of religious bias. Additionally, the article mentions that the US Navy intercepted two anti-ship ballistic missiles while responding to a Houthi attack on the Maersk Hangzhou, which suggests that the author is biased towards the US military's actions in the region. The article also mentions that leading shipping firms have rerouted vessels from the vital shipping lane due to the Houthi attacks, which could be seen as an example of monetary bias.
              • Leading shipping firms have rerouted vessels from the vital shipping lane due to the Houthi attacks
                • The article mentions that the US Navy intercepted two anti-ship ballistic missiles while responding to a Houthi attack on the Maersk Hangzhou
                  • The author uses language that depicts the Houthi rebels as extremists and terrorists
                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                    Rebecca Rommen has conflicts of interest on the topics of US Navy helicopters, Iran-backed Houthi fighters, Red Sea, cargo ship, Maersk Hangzhou, USS Eisenhower, USS Gravely, anti-ship ballistic missiles, Yemen, and Iranian-backed Houthi gunmen. The author has a financial tie to the US Navy as she is reporting on their actions in the Red Sea.
                    • The article mentions that the cargo ship being targeted by the Iran-backed Houthi fighters was carrying Maersk Hangzhou, a company owned by Maersk Line. The author has a professional affiliation with Maersk Line as she is reporting on their involvement in the incident.
                      • The article mentions that the US Navy helicopters were part of Operation Enduring Freedom, which was launched in response to the 9/11 attacks and involves ongoing military operations in the Middle East. The author has a financial tie to the US Navy as she is reporting on their actions in the Red Sea.
                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                        None Found At Time Of Publication

                      76%

                      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                      US Navy helicopters fire at Yemen’s Houthi rebels and kill several in latest Red Sea shipping attack

                      Patabook News Site Unknown admin Sunday, 31 December 2023 17:38
                      • Unique Points
                        • The US military opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing several of them.
                        • The USS Gravely destroyer shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired at the Maersk Hangzhou and four small boats attacked the same cargo ship with small arms fire.
                        • The US Navy helicopters returned fire in self-defense, sinking three of the four boats and killing the people on board while the fourth boat fled the area.
                        • Iran-backed Houthis have claimed attacks on ships in the Red Sea that they say are either linked to Israel or heading to Israeli ports.
                        • The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee called on President Joe Biden to look at what actions need to be taken in Yemen to prevent the Houthis from continuing to put commercial and military vessels at risk.
                        • Since the Pentagon announced Operation Prosperity Guardian to counter the attacks just over 10 days ago, 1,200 merchant ships have traveled through the Red Sea region and none had been hit by drone or missile strikes.
                      • Accuracy
                        • Maersk, owner of Maersk Hangzhou, suspended shipping through the Red Sea again after the two attacks on its freighter.
                      • Deception (50%)
                        The article contains several examples of deception. Firstly, the author claims that the U.S. military opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing several of them. However, this is not entirely accurate as the U.S. Central Command states that the crew of the USS Gravely destroyer first shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired at the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou late Saturday, after the vessel reported getting hit by a missile earlier that evening as it sailed through the Southern Red Sea. The U.S. Navy then responded to the Maersk Hangzhou's distress call and issued verbal warnings to the attackers, who responded by firing on the helicopters. The USS Gravely and helicopters returned fire in self-defense, sinking three of the four boats and killing the people on board while the fourth boat fled the area. This contradicts the author's claim that the U.S. military opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea. Secondly, the article states that the Houthis acknowledged that 10 of their fighters were killed in the confrontation and warned of consequences. However, this is not entirely accurate as the U.S. Central Command does not mention anything about the Houthis acknowledging or warning of consequences. Thirdly, the article claims that the events surrounding the Maersk Hangzhou represented the 23rd illegal attack by the Houters on international shipping since Nov. 19. However, this is not entirely accurate as the U.S. Central Command does not mention anything about the attacks being illegal. Fourthly, the article states that the links to the ships targeted in the rebel assaults have grown more tenuous as the attacks continue. However, this is not entirely accurate as the article does not provide any evidence or details to support this claim.
                        • The U.S. military opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing several of them.
                      • Fallacies (100%)
                        None Found At Time Of Publication
                      • Bias (70%)
                        The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts the Houthis as extremists and terrorists, which is a clear example of religious bias. Additionally, the article mentions that Maersk, the owner of the cargo ship attacked, has suspended shipping through the Red Sea, which suggests that there may be financial interests at play. This could be seen as an example of monetary bias.
                        • Maersk, the owner of Maersk Hangzhou, said Sunday it would suspend shipping through the Red Sea again after the two attacks on its freighter.
                          • The Houthis acknowledged that 10 of their fighters were killed in the confrontation and warned of consequences.
                          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                            None Found At Time Of Publication
                          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                            The author has a conflict of interest on the topics of Red Sea attacks, Iran-backed Houthis, Israel, Gaza Strip, Hamas, and links to the ships targeted in the rebel assaults. The article reports that US Navy helicopters fired at Yemen's Houthi rebels and killed several in a recent Red Sea shipping attack. The author also mentions that the USS Gravely and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower were involved in the incident, which are both US military ships. Additionally, the article reports that the USS Navy helicopters used anti-ship ballistic missiles and small arms fire during the attack. The author also mentions that the USS Navy helicopters boarded the Maersk Hangzhou, a merchant ship that was targeted in the rebel assaults. The article also reports that the USS Navy helicopters were part of Operation Prosperity Guardian, a new international coalition aimed at protecting shipping in the Red Sea. The author is an admin and does not disclose any conflicts of interest.
                            • The USS Gravely and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower were involved in the incident
                              • The USS Navy helicopters boarded the Maersk Hangzhou, a merchant ship that was targeted in the rebel assaults
                                • The USS Navy helicopters used anti-ship ballistic missiles and small arms fire during the attack
                                  • The USS Navy helicopters were part of Operation Prosperity Guardian, a new international coalition aimed at protecting shipping in the Red Sea