Houthi Terrorist Attacks on Civilian Ships and U.S. Destroyers

Iran-backed Houthi terrorists claimed responsibility for missile attacks on civilian ships in the Indian Ocean and Red Sea, as well as drone attacks on U.S. destroyers. The attacks were supposedly in support of Palestinians in Gaza, targeting ships owned by or doing business with Israel and the U.S.

Houthi Terrorist Attacks on Commercial Vessels in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean

Iran-backed Houthi terrorists of Yemen targeted three commercial vessels with missiles and drones, claiming to have hit Israeli ships but actually missing their targets. The U.S. Navy is returning to the Red Sea to address the escalating threat.

Iran-backed Houthi Terrorist Activities in Yemen

Iran-backed Houthi terrorists claim to have shot down a U.S. Reaper drone and resumed attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea. The U.S. DoD confirmed the crash of the drone and is investigating the cause. The terrorists also attacked a Panama-flagged oil tanker and promised safe passage to Russia, China, and Iran while pressuring Israel.

Conflict in the Red Sea involving Iran-backed Houthi rebels, the U.S. military, and Coalition warships

A cargo ship struck by Iran-backed Houthi rebels has sunk, marking the first vessel lost during the Israel-Hamas war. The U.S. military shot down four drones launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeting American and Coalition warships in the Red Sea.

US Struggles to Stop Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea

The Biden administration is struggling to stop ongoing attacks by Iran-backed Houthis against ships in the Red Sea. The US has carried out strikes on the group but faces challenges in deterring them. The US strategy involves targeting Houthi weaponry pre-emptively, but there are concerns about the effectiveness of these efforts.