Tensions Rise as Houthis Target Ships in Red Sea and US Vows More Strikes

A ship in the southern Red Sea was targeted in a suspected drone attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels, causing slight damage to the vessel's windows. The rebels claimed to have attacked two separate vessels, one American and one British, but provided no evidence. The United States and the United Kingdom, backed by other allies, have launched airstrikes targeting Houthi missile arsenals and launch sites, while the U.S. military acknowledged an attack on the Houthis, stating that they presented an imminent threat to U.S. Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region.