In a recent escalation of hostilities, the US Central Command announced that the American destroyer USS Mason intercepted an anti-ship missile launched by Houthi forces over the Red Sea on Monday.
The interception followed claims by the Houthis that they had targeted the American warship.
The US Central Command confirmed that US forces subsequently destroyed two drones. Additionally, Houthi forces claimed to have targeted another US vessel, the Destiny, in the Red Sea.
However, a US official refuted this claim, stating to Reuters that there was no evidence of an attack on the Destiny, and assured that the ship and its crew were safe.
On late Wednesday, the US military reported the destruction of four more drones in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.
The Central Command stated on the platform X that these drones were eliminated as they posed an imminent threat to US and coalition forces, as well as commercial shipping in the region.
The persistent Houthi attacks over the past few months have significantly disrupted global shipping routes through the Red Sea.
These disruptions have forced many shipping companies to reroute their vessels around the southern tip of Africa, resulting in longer and more expensive journeys.
The attacks have also raised concerns about potential instability in the Middle East, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
In response to the Houthi aggression, both the United States and the United Kingdom have conducted strikes on Houthi targets, aiming to protect maritime operations and maintain the security of the region.
