The Houthi rebels in Yemen have taken credit for firing missiles at a US warship and Israel in the area. The Israeli military verified that two missiles fired from Yemen were successfully intercepted by its defence systems, avoiding serious damage or casualties.
The attack marks another escalation in the ongoing regional tensions, with the Houthis increasingly targeting Israeli and Western assets in response to the conflict in Gaza. The US military has yet to confirm whether its warship sustained any impact or damage from the assault.
Yahya Saree, a spokesman for the Houthi military, said the attack was a part of their ongoing support for Palestine and threatened to launch more operations against US and Israeli interests in the area. This follows a series of similar missile and drone strikes on Red Sea shipping routes, raising concerns over maritime security.
As tensions escalate, international powers are closely monitoring the situation, with Washington and Tel Aviv vowing to take retaliatory measures if attacks persist. The growing frequency of Houthi-led strikes has led to enhanced naval patrols in the Red Sea, aimed at preventing further disruptions to regional stability.
