In a recent incident in the Gulf of Aden, two missiles launched by Houthi rebels were intercepted by a U.S. Navy destroyer, averting a potential attack on a U.S. container ship. The missiles were part of a series of anti-ship ballistic missiles fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
The United States Central Command confirmed the incident, stating that the attack occurred just south of Yemen. Out of the three missiles launched, two were successfully intercepted by the USS Gravely, while the third missile fell into the nearby sea. While the Houthi rebels claim to have hit an American military ship, no supporting evidence has been provided.
