The United States destroyed a Houthi anti-ship missile that was targeting the Gulf of Aden

The U.S. Navy successfully intercepted and destroyed an anti-ship missile from Yemen’s Houthi terrorists in a recent operation to combat rebel attacks supported by Iran in the Gulf of Aden. The attack was thwarted around 4:00 AM Yemen time when U.S. forces identified the threat to American merchant ships and Navy vessels in the region. This marks the latest in a series of retaliatory strikes against the Houthis, who were recently classified as a “specially designated global terrorist” group by the United States. The White House has signaled that these attacks will persist until the threat is neutralized and have vowed to continue targeting Houthi rebels who pose a danger to maritime traffic in the Red Sea. Despite the airstrikes, the Houthis have continued their attacks on ships in the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, prompting the U.S. to maintain a steadfast response against the militant group. These tensions come amidst ongoing Israeli bombings in the Gaza Strip, which the Houthis claim to be retaliating against through their attacks on merchant ships.