A US Navy warship accidentally shot down an American fighter jet over the Red Sea on Sunday.
In February, a German warship mistakenly targeted an American military drone, but a malfunction spared the uncrewed aircraft from getting hit.
Related storiesThe military's acknowledgment of the Red Sea friendly-fire incident came shortly after a combat bout between the US and the Houthis.
The rebels said this led to the downing of the F/A-18 and ultimately forced the Truman to withdraw to another part of the Red Sea.
The Houthis have spent the past year launching missiles and drones at military and civilian vessels operating in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
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