Tensions rise in the Red Sea as Iranian-backed Houthi rebels continue to launch drones at US warships. The USS Carney successfully shot down 14 drones, while the USS Laboon has entered the Red Sea amid the escalating situation. The USS Mason and USS Laboon have been actively involved in countering the Houthi attacks. Other warships, including the USS Indianapolis, ESPS Victoria, and Chinese Naval Escort Task Force, are also present in the region.
19DEC2023 updated map of warships operating in Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea. Corrections: Per Indian Navy INS Kochi (D-64) is following MV Ruen not INS Mormugao (D-67) FS Champlain (A-623) and FS Floreal Class Frigate are operating in Indian… https://t.co/zN2DB31zJy
18DEC2023 Mid-day updated map of warships operating in Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea. Midday updates: USS Laboon (DDG-58) has entered the Red Sea. Ike CSG is now within 20 nautical miles of the BAM. 45th Chinese Naval Escort Task Force is in… https://t.co/wV0wgVO5fB
RED SEA COMBAT: USS Carney (DDG 64) was at the receiving end of a wave of 14 drones fired by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. It shot down all 14. Bravo Zulu [Well Done] Carney. https://t.co/IHjx66krKM https://t.co/K2XyhAY26y
BREAKING: The US guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon has entered the Red Sea amid rising tensions due to Houthi attacks https://t.co/XdRzz37z5p
Just in: The destroyer the USS Laboon has now entered the Red Sea, per DOD official. She joins the USS Mason and USS Carney, which have been shooting down Houthi drones left and right for weeks.
18DEC2023 updated map of warships operating in Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea. Updates: USS Indianapolis transited the Straight of Hormuz now in the Gulf of Oman. ESPS Victoria (F-82) is continuing to follow the hijacked MV Ruen yet to be… https://t.co/sYIZltsmY5