Houthi rebels say they have attacked a US aircraft carrier in the Red Sea in retaliation for Donald Trump-ordered airstrikes targeting the militants in Yemen. In a new statement, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said they will "meet escalation with escalation" after US strikes left at least 31 dead on Saturday.

Yemeni Houthis have attacked the US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea. The strike was carried out in response to US airstrikes on Yemen, reports Al Jazeera and Houthi Brigadier General Yahya Saree.

President Trump says he has ordered a “decisive” military action against Houthi rebels in Yemen, opening a new salvo against the Iran-backed group that has targeted shipping lanes in the Red Sea.