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American forces destroyed four drones and two anti-ship ballistic missiles in areas of Yemen controlled by Iran-backed Huthi rebels, the US military said on Friday.
Houthis have been targeting vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since November 2023 in attacks they say are conducted in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza
Yemen's Houthi militia targeted two vessels in the Red Sea with drones and missiles, disrupting global shipping routes. The U.S. Central Command reported multiple anti-ship ballistic missiles launched by Houthis, leading to U.S. countermeasures. The attacks have been carried out in support of Palestinians in Gaza.
The vessel fit the target profile of Yemeni Houthi militants, who have attacked ships off the country s coast for several months, Ambrey said in a note. | World News