Houthi Leader Warns of Retaliation Against US Warships Amid Yemen Tensions

The leader of Yemen's Houthi rebels, Abdel-Malek al-Houthi, has warned that they will target US warships if the US targets the Iranian-backed militia. This comes after the US set up a multinational force to counter Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. The Houthi rebels have been firing drones and missiles at international ships in response to Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip. The US-led security initiative aims to deter and respond to future Houthi attacks, which have disrupted global shipping routes. The crisis in the Red Sea is part of the wider conflict between Israel and Hamas, with the US and its allies opposing Iran and its Arab militia proxies.