The Pentagon has said an American warship and multiple commercial ships have come under attack Sunday in the Red Sea. “We’re aware of reports regarding attacks on the USS Carney and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and will provide information as it becomes available,” the Pentagon said.
The initial report was published by The Associated Press. The attack comes as industry professionals from across the globe gather at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival.
The Pentagon’s statement came shortly after British officials said it had received intelligence of a drone attack in the Red Sea’s Bab al-Mandab strait.
Sky News reports that British officials said the drone activity originated from Yemen. The Pentagon did not identify where it believed the attack fire came from.
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