U.S. Navy intercepts Houthi missiles in Red Sea attack
- U.S. Navy warships shot down Houthi cruise missiles and drones launched from Yemen at the Red Sea.
- The Pentagon confirmed that no U.S. military ships were struck and no personnel were injured during the attack.
- The incident highlights the ongoing Houthi threats in the region, leading to the U.S. implementing Operation Prosperity Guardian.
On Friday, U.S. Navy warships successfully intercepted a series of Houthi-launched cruise missiles and drones aimed at shipping lanes in the Red Sea. The Pentagon confirmed the attack, which involved a complex assault from Yemen, targeting U.S. naval vessels as they passed through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The Houthi military spokesperson claimed that three U.S. destroyers were damaged during the attack, which was purportedly in retaliation for U.S. support of Israel. However, U.S. officials dismissed these claims, stating that no ships were hit and no personnel were injured. The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, which includes three destroyers, was in the vicinity at the time of the attack. This incident is part of a broader pattern of Houthi aggression in the region, particularly since the escalation of conflict involving Hamas and Israel in October of the previous year. In response to ongoing threats, the U.S. has initiated Operation Prosperity Guardian, a multinational mission aimed at safeguarding maritime security against Houthi attacks.