"Escalating Tensions: Houthi Attacks on Red Sea Ships and US Response"

Houthi militants in Yemen, backed by Iran, have been using sophisticated weapons such as ballistic missiles and drones to attack ships in the Red Sea, disrupting global trade. The attacks, which began in November, have targeted commercial vessels passing through the strategic maritime trade route, leading to major disruptions. Western military airstrikes on Houthi bases in Yemen have not halted the attacks, and interceptions of missiles and drones by U.S. and allied naval forces have increased. The disruptions have forced shipping companies to reroute vessels, raising delivery costs and stoking fears of global inflation.