The United States military recently confirmed that it executed five strikes against targets in Houthi-held territory in the Red Sea. Among the strikes was an attack targeting an unmanned underwater vessel, which represents a notable development in the ongoing conflict. This marks the first instance of an underwater vessel being used in an attack by the Houthis, the Iran-backed militant group controlling significant portions of territory in Yemen.
The strikes conducted by the U.S. military on Saturday included three anti-ship cruise missiles, one drone boat -a tactic previously observed-, and the underwater drone, referred to as a submarine drone. This unconventional method suggests a potential shift in the Houthi's tactics, as they have previously engaged in attacks on commercial shipping and U.S. military vessels since the conflict began in October.
