Huthi Rebels Persist in Maritime Attacks Despite U.S., U.K. Strikes

HMS Diamond, a British destroyer, successfully repels Huthi drone strike in the Red Sea

The Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen continue to target ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, despite recent U.S. and U.K. air strikes aimed at stopping them.
The U.S. and U.K. have reiterated their commitment to defending lives and the free flow of commerce in these critical waterways, and have warned the Huthi leadership of continued action if the threats persist.
The Huthis have responded with vows to continue their war against what they call Israel's 'genocide' of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
The U.S. and U.K. are focusing on precision strikes on the Huthis' military infrastructure while avoiding extensive human casualties or a larger operation that could heighten Iran's ire.
The Huthis have targeted the HMS Diamond, a British destroyer in the Red Sea, with a drone strike, which was successfully repelled with no injuries or damage sustained.