In a recent development in the Middle East, the US Navy engaged and killed Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in response to an attack on a Mursk ship in the Red Sea. The incident took place following a series of attacks by the Houthi rebels on commercial vessels in this crucial shipping channel.
The US Navy's action is said to be in line with the policy of protecting shipping that the United States has previously outlined. Instead of using missiles or drones, the US Navy sent four boats loaded with infantrymen to board the vessel, after striking it with a drone. The attacked vessel requested assistance, prompting the US to respond. This action is considered to be consistent with international law as the Houthi rebels are seen as behaving like pirates.
