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In a concerning turn of events, a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet crashed into the Red Sea during a nighttime landing on the uss harry s truman, marking the second such incident in just over a week. Both the pilot and weapons officer ejected safely with minor injuries. This follows a previous mishap where another Super Hornet was lost overboard.

A United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet went into the Red Sea from the uss harry s truman. The incident happened during towing operations inside the carrier. The towing crew lost control, leading to the jet and tow tractor falling overboard. Sailors escaped with one minor injury. An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has extended the USS Harry S. Truman's deployment in the Middle East for another week to maintain a strong presence against Houthi rebels. This decision, following a previous month-long extension, supports increased strikes on the Iran-backed Houthis, aligning with President Trump's directive for overwhelming force to halt attacks on Red Sea shipping.

A US F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet, valued at approximately $67 million, crashed into the Red Sea after failing to land on the aircraft carrier Harry S Truman. This incident marks the second jet lost from the same carrier in just over a week, with both aviators safely ejecting and sustaining minor injuries. The Truman is currently operating in the Middle East, involved in strikes against Yemen's Huthi rebels.

The US military is facing significant losses in its campaign against Houthi rebels in Yemen, with seven Reaper drones, valued at over $200 million, shot down in less than six weeks. This has prompted concerns from US senators regarding civilian casualties resulting from increased American strikes.

Houthi rebels in Yemen allege a US airstrike struck a prison, resulting in at least 68 deaths and 47 injuries, primarily among African migrants. The US military has not yet commented. This incident occurs amidst Yemen's ongoing conflict, where migrants seeking work in Saudi Arabia are vulnerable. The Houthi-run Interior Ministry said some 115 migrants had been detained at Saada.

Amidst escalating tensions, a second U.S. aircraft carrier, the USS Carl Vinson, has entered Mideast waters as the US and Iran prepare for further nuclear talks. Concurrently, suspected US airstrikes targeted Houthi rebels in Yemen. While Iran shows cautious optimism regarding the talks, the US seeks verifiable limits on Iran's uranium enrichment, suggesting a 3.67% cap.

Senator Mark Warner has expressed significant concern about a leak of sensitive discussions regarding potential US military strikes in Yemen. Warner emphasized the risk this posed to American lives, particularly those on the USS Harry S. Truman, and stressed that the information was classified despite denials from the Trump administration.

Yemen's Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have launched three attacks within 48 hours on the USS Harry S. Truman carrier group in retaliation to US strikes in Yemen. These escalations, involving missiles and drones, follow a deadly US operation targeting Houthi leaders, risking further regional instability.

Yemeni Huthi rebels, backed by Iran, targeted US naval vessels in the Red Sea, their fourth strike in 72 hours. This followed alleged US attacks on Saada, resulting in significant casualties. The escalating conflict saw reciprocal actions, with the US warning of severe consequences and Iran criticizing the US's involvement, highlighting increased regional tensions and humanitarian concerns.

The US has deployed six B-2 stealth bombers to Diego Garcia in response to rising tensions with Iran. This move, representing 30% of the USAF’s stealth fleet, serves as a warning to Iran amid regional instability and ongoing US airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.

Suspected US airstrikes targeted Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, killing at least one person and destroying military infrastructure. The Houthis claim 58 fatalities since the new campaign began. Satellite images show a new airstrip near Yemen is ready, potentially for strategic military use.

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed a second attack on the uss harry s truman and its warships within 24 hours. This retaliation followed US airstrikes that targeted Houthi positions in Yemen, resulting in at least 53 rebel deaths and over 100 injuries.

Yemeni Houthis claim they conducted their third missile and drone attack on US warships within 48 hours, following President Trump's warning to Iran for backing the rebels. Trump declared any Houthi attack would be considered Iranian aggression, vowing severe consequences. The Houthis also condemned Israeli strikes on Gaza, promising to bolster their operations in support of Hamas.

The USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) was involved in a collision with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M near Port Said, Egypt, in the Mediterranean Sea. The incident occurred at 11.46pm local time, and there have been no reported injuries or flooding on the aircraft carrier. An investigation into the collision is ongoing.