A US warship successfully intercepted an anti-ship missile launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen. later, three Iranian drones were downed by American forces, according to Central Command (CENTCOM). The US military conducted strikes against a Houthi UAV ground control station and 10 drones that posed a threat to merchant vessels and US Navy ships in the region.
The USS Carney was involved in shooting down the anti-ship missile and Iranian drones. The situation has heightened tensions between the US and Iran. Despite both sides aiming to avoid direct confrontation. The Houthis have been targeting Red Sea shipping since November, leading to military responses from the US and UK. In addition to military actions, the US has applied diplomatic and financial pressure on the Houthis. Designating them as a terrorist organization in January. The attacks and counterattacks have continued amid regional tensions linked to events in Gaza. Conflicts involving Iran-backed groups in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen.
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Persistent attacks
The Houthis initiated attacks on Red Sea shipping, claiming to target Israeli-linked vessels in support of Palestinians during the Israel-Hamas war. In response, US and UK forces launched strikes against the Houthis, who declared American and British interests as legitimate targets.
The US conducted surveillance and targeted missiles posing threats, with a multinational naval task force established to protect Red Sea shipping, a vital global trade route. Diplomatic and financial pressure was applied by the US. Redesignating the Houthis as a terrorist organization in January. Despite these measures, Houthi attacks persist, including claims of targeting an American merchant ship bound for Israel. The USS Gravely was also reportedly fired upon countered by CENTCOM. Stating the downing of an anti-ship cruise missile launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Red Sea.
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