Politico: Houthis launch more attacks in Red Sea as US warships head to region
The increased deployments of ships and Houthi attacks come as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is slated to travel to the Middle East next week.
American and British warships shot down over a dozen drones launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen on Saturday, the latest onslaught against naval vessels and commercial shipping in the Red Sea by the Iranian-led group.
The Carney, a U.S. destroyer, intercepted 14 “one-way attack drones” according to the U.S. Central Command while the British destroyer HMS Diamond, newly arrived in the region to bolster protection of commercial shipping, also shot down a Houthi drone.
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WNU Editor: It looks like the Houthis are expecting a US response .... Iran-aligned Houthis warn Israel, US against attacking Yemen (Al Jazeera).
Update: This is a must read report on what the US is planning against the Houthis, and the reasons why they are hesitating .... U.S. considers striking Yemeni group (Semafor).
UK And US Warships Shoot Down 15 Houthi Drones In The Red Seas
US and Britain say their navies shot down 15 attack drones over the Red Sea -- CBS/AP
UK and US shoot down more Houthi drones in the Red Sea as shipping companies pause operations -- ABC News Australia
Houthis launch more drone attacks as shipping companies suspend Red Sea operations -- NPR
US, UK forces down 15 drones over Red Sea as Houthis vow to keep up attacks on Israel -- Times of Israel
US Destroyer Downs 14 Drones in Red Sea Launched From Yemen -- VOA/AFP
U.K., American Warships Shoot Down Houthi-Launched Drones in Red Sea -- USNI News
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