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American destroyer struck three sites in Yemen on Thursday
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two missiles were launched within 60 minutes of each other, but in both incidents they missed the ship and landed in the water.
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US warship was conducting routine operations in international waters off the Yemen coast when it was targeted Wednesday,
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Pentagon said its destroyer USS Nitze launched Tomahawk cruise missiles targeting the coastal radar sites controlled by the Houthi group in "self defense."
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Those who threaten our forces should know that US commanders retain the right to defend their ships, and we will respond to this threat at the appropriate time and in the appropriate manner,"
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the accusations were aimed at covering up a "heinous" Saudi-led coalition airstrike on a funeral service Saturday in Sanaa
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Hadi himself is believed to be in exile in Saudi Arabia, as are several senior members of his administration.
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"The United States, United Kingdom, and other governments should immediately suspend arms sales to Saudi Arabia."
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could further drag the US into the war in Yemen and contribute to the worsening humanitarian crisis.
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. The crisis quickly escalated into a war that allowed al Qaeda and ISIS -- other enemies of the Houthis -- to thrive amid the chaos