U.S. Military Responds to Houthi Threats in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

In a series of defensive actions, the U.S. military has targeted Houthi drones and vessels, amid ongoing concerns over regional shipping safety.

The U.S. military shot down a Houthi drone over the Red Sea and destroyed another on Yemeni soil, alongside five unmanned surface vessels, in response to perceived threats to merchant and U.S. Navy vessels.
A suspected Houthi attack targeted a ship in the Gulf of Aden, though no damage or injuries were reported. This marks the latest in a series of assaults on shipping in the region.
The Houthis have launched repeated drone and missile attacks, disrupting global shipping routes and raising concerns over the potential spread of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
A report claims the Houthis now possess a hypersonic missile, increasing the threat level to American and allied warships in the region.
The U.S. and Britain have conducted strikes against Houthi targets in retaliation for attacks on shipping, aiming to protect freedom of navigation and international water safety.