US Forces Down Drones, Missile Fired From Yemen at Warship

Defense News ,Red Sea :-  American military forces successfully intercepted three drones and a missile aimed at a destroyer in the Red Sea on Tuesday, countering an attack announced by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeting U.S. warships. The Iran-backed Houthi group has persistently targeted shipping in the Red Sea, posing a continuous challenge to the vital trade route despite previous American and British military actions.

In an official statement, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported, "CENTCOM forces shot down one anti-ship ballistic missile and three one-way attack unmanned aerial systems launched from Iranian-backed Houthi controlled areas of Yemen toward USS Carney (DDG 64) in the Red Sea." Fortunately, there were no injuries or damage to the ship. Subsequently, American forces destroyed three anti-ship missiles and three naval drones in Houthi-controlled regions of Yemen.

Earlier in the day, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree had announced the targeting of two U.S. destroyers in the Red Sea "with a number of naval missiles and drones." Saree emphasized that the Houthis would persist until the perceived aggression ceased and the blockade on the Gaza Strip, affecting the Palestinian people, was lifted.

The Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping began in November, claiming to target vessels linked to Israel in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Despite ongoing American and British responses through military strikes, the Houthis have deemed American and British interests as legitimate targets.

Growing resentment over Israel's extensive campaign in Gaza, triggered by a notable Hamas attack on October 7, has escalated tensions across the Middle East. This has fueled violence involving Iran-backed groups in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, as the region grapples with the consequences of the conflict in Gaza.