US Navy Captain: Red Sea 'Knife Fight' Differs from Potential China Challenge
A US Navy warship captain described the ongoing conflict in the Red Sea as an intensely close-quarters engagement, akin to a 'knife fight in a phone booth.'
However, the captain suggested that a potential conflict with China would represent a far more complex and demanding scenario for the US Navy.
US Navy Response to Houthi Aggression
The USS Thomas Hudner is one of the several American warships currently involved in combating Houthi aggression in the Red Sea.
Aircraft Carrier Deployments
To support the counter-Houthi operations, the US Navy has deployed five aircraft carriers to the region, highlighting the significance of the American naval presence.
