Yemen's Iran
Time:2024-05-22 10:30:24 Source:politicsViews(143)
CAIRO (AP) — The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed on Tuesday they shot down an American drone over the impoverished Arab county. The U.S. military did not immediately acknowledge the claim.
If confirmed, this would be the second MQ-9 Reaper drone downed by the Houthis over the past week as they press their campaign over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.
Last Friday, the Houthis claimed downing an American drone over the province of Marib, hours after footage circulated online of what appeared to be the wreckage of an MQ-9 Reaper. And early Saturday, a vessel also came under attack in the Red Sea.
Houthi military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree said Tuesday the drone was shot down with a locally made surface-to-air missile. He did not say when it took place but alleged the drone “was carrying out hostile missions” over Yemen’s southern province of Bayda.
Previous:It's so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees
Next:Trump visits Minnesota after son Barron's Florida high school graduation
You may also like
- Report says China is accelerating the forced urbanization of rural Tibetans
- Tens of thousands of Israelis rally in Tel Aviv demanding Gaza hostage deal
- Hong Kong arts charity cancels deaf dance group performance
- 'We will not be silenced': Gisborne council backs Māori wards
- Police raid the headquarters of the Milan
- Israel to open three humanitarian routes into Gaza
- Russia sentences Pussy Riot activist to six years in absentia for Ukraine "war fakes"
- Progress in Gaza truce talks in Cairo, Egypt's Al Qahera news says
- Police break up pro