Report: Houthi Missile Caused U.S. Warship To Trigger Last Line Of Defense

AT SEA - AUGUST 2, 2012: In this handout released by the U.S. Navy, the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) is seen August 2, 2012 in the Atlantic Ocean. In a response to a alleged chemical weapons attack on its own people by the Syrian regime the USS Mahan, the USS Barry, the USS Ramage, and the USS Gravely, all Arleigh Burke-class destroyers carrying Tomahawk land-attack missiles, along with the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and a cruiser have been ordered to move west to the Red Sea, so that they can help support a US strike on Syria if requested, as a response to a alleged chemical weapons attack on its own people by the Syrian regime, September 3, 2013. (Photo by U.S. Navy via Getty Images) — (Photo by U.S. Navy via Getty Images)

OAN’s James Meyers
2:10 PM – Thursday, February 1, 2024

With ongoing conflict in the Middle East ramping up, a Houthi missile almost took out a U.S. destroyer causing it to rely on its last line of defense.

According to American officials, the terrorist group’s attack on Tuesday night against the USS Gravely came within a mile of the ship sailing on the Red Sea triggering its Close-In Weapons System, which is known as a last-line of defense.

Wow, the USS Gravely had to use its Phalanx CIWS against a Houthi cruise missile per a U.S. official to CNN.

This is essentially the ships last layer of defense against any incoming attacks.

(The video below shows one in action!) pic.twitter.com/I1SYYydbbZ

— Global: Military-Info (@Global_Mil_Info) January 31, 2024

The missile was so close that the USS Gravely, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer was forced to rely on its Close-In Weapons System for the first time since the terrorist organization began attacking months ago.

Arleigh Burke-class destroyers have this type of system equipped to perform close-range interceptions and destroy incoming missiles.

The U.S. Central Command reported that no injuries or damages to the warship took place.

Meanwhile, the terrorist group has launched over 30 missile and drone attacks in the Red Sea since November, which has caused massive disruptions to commercial shipping by way of water.

In response to the attacks, Britain and the United States have carried out strikes targeting Houthi missile sites in Yemen.

Additionally, the European Union announced they are launching a full naval mission in the Red Sea within the next three weeks to protect cargo ships from the Houthis.

“We are prepared for a long-term confrontation with the forces of tyranny,” Houthi commander Muhammad al-Attifi said in a statement earlier this week.

Stay informed! Receive breaking news blasts directly to your inbox for free. Subscribe here. https://www.oann.com/alerts

Source link