Houthi Underwater Drone Targeted by US Military in Red Sea

The U.S. military conducted self-defense strikes in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, including against the first observed Houthi unmanned underwater vessel in the Red Sea. The strikes targeted mobile anti-ship cruise missiles and an unmanned surface vessel, aiming to protect freedom of navigation and ensure the safety of U.S. Navy and merchant vessels in the region. The Houthi attacks have disrupted international shipping in the Red Sea, leading shipping giants to bypass the area, causing increased costs for goods and supplies worldwide.