Red Sea Landing Failure: For the second time in just over a week, a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier has been lost in the Red Sea. The incident occurred on May 6 when the jet crashed into the sea while attempting to land on the carrier. According to defense officials, the fighter jet’s arrestment failed upon landing, meaning its devices didn’t properly engage in the landing area, causing the aircraft to go overboard.
The two pilots on board ejected safely and were recovered by a rescue helicopter with minor injuries. No flight deck personnel were injured in the incident. This marks the second loss of a fighter jet from the Truman in a short span of time. On April 28, another F/A-18 fell off the carrier as sailors were towing the aircraft into the hangar bay, resulting in a minor injury to one person. An investigation was launched into the previous incident, where the crew reportedly lost control of the fighter jet before it fell into the Red Sea.
The USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier has been deployed in the Middle East for months, supporting strikes against Iran-backed Houthi fighters in Yemen as part of “Operation Rough Rider.” The operation, which began on March 15, has seen the U.S. military drop over 2,000 munitions on more than 1,000 Houthi targets. However, just hours before the latest incident, President Donald Trump announced a surprise ceasefire deal with the Houthis, stating that the U.S. would immediately halt airstrikes on the group.
Still on Red Sea Landing Failure
Details of the Ceasefire Deal
– Terms: The Houthis have agreed to stop targeting U.S. vessels and international shipping in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait.
– Brokerage: Oman played a key role in brokering the ceasefire, with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi confirming the agreement on social media.
– Potential Impact: The deal could lead to the reopening of the Red Sea and Suez Canal to shipping companies that have avoided the route due to Houthi attacks, potentially reducing shipping insurance premiums and easing oil price volatility.
Reactions to the Ceasefire
– Qatar and Kuwait: Both countries welcomed the move, calling it a positive step toward restoring freedom of navigation through the Red Sea.
– Houthi Stance on Israel: Despite the agreement, the Houthis stated they would continue supporting Palestinians in Gaza and issued a threat to Israeli citizens.
– Israeli Perspective: Israel was not informed about the U.S.-Houthi deal and is not part of it.
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