"Rising Threat: US Navy's Success Against Houthi Drones Masks Public's Complacency, Warns Defense Official"

The US Navy shot down four Houthi drones following the group's firing of anti-ship missiles, with a defense official warning that the public's complacency regarding the Navy's ability to intercept these threats is dangerous. The official emphasized the difficulty and strain involved in this defense, cautioning that a Houthi missile strike on a US warship could lead to serious escalation. The Houthis, angered by US sanctions, have conducted multiple attacks in the Red Sea, prompting US forces to carry out self-defense strikes and seize an Iranian weapons shipment bound for the group.