In a recent escalation of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for drone strikes targeting Israel and a missile attack on a commercial ship in the Red Sea. Reports indicate that the strikes were carried out in solidarity with Gaza, as tensions continue to rise in the region.
According to a statement released by U.S. Central Command, a significant barrage of attacks was intercepted and shot down by U.S. forces. Over the span of ten hours on Tuesday, U.S. naval forces successfully intercepted 12 one-way attack drones, three anti-ship ballistic missiles, and two land-attack cruise missiles. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or damage to any shipping during these interceptions.
