Houthi Rebels Continue Red Sea Attacks, Prompting International Concern

The U.S. military has accused Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen of firing a ballistic missile at a container ship in the Red Sea near the Bab el Mandeb strait. No injuries or damage were reported, but the Houthis threatened further missile attacks. This incident marks the third time since Sunday that the Houthis have targeted commercial vessels in the southern Red Sea, raising concerns about shipping security in the region. The United States is in discussions with partner nations to establish a multinational naval task force to provide security for commercial shipping near Yemen.