The Huthis said in a statement that they targeted the USS Harry S. Truman and several accompanying warships in the northern Red Sea as part of a "military operation".
The Iran-backed rebels said they used "winged missiles and drones" during what they described as the vessels' attempt to carry out operations against Yemen.
Reached for comment by AFP, a US defence official did not confirm an attack had taken place, but said: "All personnel are safe and accounted for and... there has been no damage to any US vessels or equipment."
Since the war in Gaza erupted in October 2023, the Huthis have repeatedly launched missiles and drones at ships in the Red Sea and at targets in Israel in what they say is a show of solidarity with the Palestinians.
The United States and Britain have repeatedly struck Huthi targets in defence of the vital shipping lane, while Israel has also carried out retaliatory attacks in rebel-held areas.
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