Houthi Retaliatory Strikes Escalate Tensions in Red Sea as US Military Responds

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Source: Hindustan Times
Houthi Retaliatory Strikes Escalate Tensions in Red Sea as US Military Responds
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Houthi rebels intensified their attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea following the US military's response, including an attack on a fuel tanker operated by Trafigura, after the US Central Command Forces (CENTCOM) shot down a drone and destroyed a Houthi explosive uncrewed surface vehicle (USV). The US military stated that the Houthi militants launched anti-ship ballistic missiles toward a cargo ship, but they missed the target and fell into the sea without causing any injuries.

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