"US Destroys Houthi Missiles Targeting Merchant Ships in Red Sea Clashes"

A missile fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen struck the Danish-owned, Singapore-flagged container ship Maersk Hangzhou in the Red Sea, with no casualties reported. The U.S. destroyer USS Gravely intercepted two additional missiles aimed at U.S. Navy ships during the response. This incident marks the 23rd Houthi attack on international shipping since November 19, amidst broader regional tensions involving Houthi rebels, Iran, and the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The U.S. has accused Iran of involvement in these attacks, which Tehran denies. The maritime security situation has led companies like BP and Ikea to alter their shipping strategies due to safety concerns.