Escalating Tensions: US Warship Downs Houthi Drone in Yemen
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A US warship, the USS Mason, shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launched from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen. This incident follows a series of attacks on commercial vessels by Houthi drones. The US military considers these drones a threat and has engaged them to protect its forces and assets. The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have been engaged in a civil war against a Saudi Arabia-backed coalition since 2014. The US is in discussions with allies to strengthen maritime security in the region.
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