U.S. Navy Intercepts Houthi Missile and Drone Attack in Red Sea

No U.S. ships were hit or personnel injured in the complex assault by Iran-backed Houthis near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

The U.S. Navy successfully intercepted nearly two dozen missiles and drones launched by Houthi forces from Yemen.
Pentagon officials confirmed that all projectiles were either shot down or failed to hit their targets, ensuring no damage to American warships.
The attack occurred as U.S. Navy ships, including the USS Stockdale and USS Spruance, were transiting the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
The Houthis claimed the assault was in retaliation for U.S. support of Israel and the recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
U.S. officials, including Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, have emphasized ongoing efforts to counter Houthi threats in the region.