U.S. Navy destroyers shot down seven missiles and drones fired by Houthi rebels in Yemen that attacked U.S. warships and three commercial vessels under escort in the Gulf of Aden. No damage or injuries were reported. U.S. Central Command announced that the destroyers Stackdale and O'Kane intercepted and destroyed three anti-ship ballistic missiles, three drones, and one anti-ship cruise missile. The commercial vessels involved were not identified. Previously, the Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that the American destroyers and 'three U.S. Army supply ships were targeted in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden.' The Stackdale destroyer had also been involved in a similar attack on November 13. Earlier, U.S. Central Command had reported that its forces targeted several Houthi weapon depots and systems in areas under their control in Yemen with 'precise airstrikes' on November 10 and 11. According to CENTCOM, these attacks completely destroyed Houthi facilities and depots containing various advanced weapons used by this Iran-backed group to target military and civilian ships in international waters of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Following the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, Houthi attacks have targeted shipping in a waterway through which $1 trillion worth of goods pass annually, leading to widespread international reactions. The recruitment of Houthi mercenaries by Russia for the war in Ukraine has also been reported. The U.S. Navy's 'successful' response to the Houthi attack on two warships has been noted, and the Pentagon has announced attacks on Houthi targets backed by the Iranian government.
Destruction of Seven Houthi Missiles and Drones Targeting American Ships
U.S. Navy destroyers intercepted and destroyed seven Houthi missiles and drones targeting American naval vessels in the Gulf of Aden. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, which follows a series of escalated tensions in the region. This incident highlights the ongoing threat posed by Iranian-backed groups to international shipping routes.
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⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
U.S. Navy destroyers intercepted Houthi missiles and drones targeting American ships in the Gulf of Aden.
- U.S. Navy destroyers attack Houthi missiles and drones
- U.S. Central Command announce Houthi weapon depots
- Houthi rebels target U.S. warships and commercial vessels
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The U.S. Navy's interception of Houthi attacks underscores ongoing regional conflicts involving Iran.
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