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Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for targeting two US warship destroyers in the Red Sea using naval missiles and drones, disrupting global shipping and raising concerns about the potential spread of conflict in the Middle East. The attacks have been linked to the group's solidarity with Palestinians against Israel's military actions in Gaza.
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis have claimed to have carried out a "qualitative military operation" targeting two US warship destroyers in the Red Sea, according to the group's military spokesman Yahya Sarea. This is a developing story.
The U.S. conducted self-defense strikes on Houthi-controlled targets in Yemen after the Houthis used an unmanned submarine, marking a shift in their strategy. The Pentagon believes the weapons are likely supplied by Iran. The U.S. also struck an unmanned surface vessel and anti-ship cruise missiles. The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted weapons components for these vessels from Iran. In response to Houthi aggression, the U.S. conducted a cyberattack on an Iranian spy vessel providing targeting information to the Houthis. The Houthis claimed to have conducted five strikes, including targeting American and British ships.
Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have vowed to continue targeting U.S. and British warships in the Red Sea, citing support for Palestine amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. The U.S. and Britain have retaliated against the rebels, with the U.S. recently intercepting a missile fired by the Houthis. Meanwhile, the U.S. is expected to respond to a drone attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. troops, with 40 service members reporting injuries. The Biden administration has emphasized the need to protect its interests in the region while avoiding escalation.
Yemen's Armed Forces fired ballistic missiles at American warships in the Gulf of Aden and Bab al-Mandab Strait in support of Palestinians in Gaza, who are facing a US-backed Israeli offensive. The forces reported hitting the warships and forcing commercial vessels to retreat, vowing to continue their operations until the blockade on Gaza is lifted and to defend against US-British aggression.
A Chinese lab reportedly conducted a simulation in which hypersonic missiles and satellites launched an attack on US warships, with the missiles launched from 750 miles away and assisted by low-orbit electronic warfare satellites to mask their locations. The simulation highlighted the contested nature of space as a new commanding height in modern warfare, and raised concerns about the vulnerability of US Navy ships to such attacks.
US and UK warships intercepted and shot down a total of 15 attack drones launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen over the Red Sea, with no reported damage or injuries. The drones were targeting commercial ships, posing a direct threat to international commerce and maritime security. The UK Defense Secretary emphasized the commitment to protect the free flow of global trade, as attacks on commercial ships have increased during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
American and British warships intercepted over a dozen drones launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen, targeting naval vessels and commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The attacks have prompted Maersk, the world's largest shipping company, to instruct its vessels to pause their journey through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. In response, the US has deployed additional warships to the Mediterranean Sea, while the Biden administration is working to form an international maritime task force to counter the Houthi attacks. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to travel to the Middle East next week to address the spike in Iran-backed attacks on American forces and the Israel-Hamas conflict.