Houthi Attacks on International Shipping in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Sparks US Investigation

Houthi rebels claim to have shot down a US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone off the coast of Hodeidah, Yemen, while US officials are investigating the cause. This incident follows a previous claim by the rebels in November 2023. The US military has been conducting airstrikes against Houthi targets in response to the group's actions in the region. The MQ-9 Reaper drones are primarily used for intelligence gathering and can be armed with missiles, and this recent incident raises concerns about the ongoing conflict in the region.