"Red Sea Tensions: US Responds to Houthi Missile Threat"

The Iran-aligned Houthi group fired missiles at a Liberian-flagged container ship in the Red Sea, according to the U.S. Central Command, although the vessel was not hit. The Houthi military spokesperson claimed they had targeted and hit the ship, vowing to escalate military operations during Ramadan in solidarity with Palestinians. The ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have disrupted global shipping, leading to concerns about wider regional destabilization. The United States and Britain have launched strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen and conducted self-defence strikes on Monday, destroying an unmanned underwater vessel and 18 anti-ship missiles.