Houthi Rebels Target US-Owned Ship with Ballistic Missile off Yemen Coast

A Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile struck a US-owned and operated cargo ship, the Gibraltar Eagle, in the Gulf of Aden, marking the first successful Houthi attack on a US-owned or operated vessel. The ship sustained minor damage, and no injuries were reported. The US had recently carried out strikes against the Iranian-backed rebel group in Yemen and warned of further action if Houthi attacks continued. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack and have launched approximately 30 attacks toward international shipping lanes since mid-November, prompting concerns about the safety of the Red Sea waterway.