"U.S. Navy's Cat-and-Mouse Game with Houthi Forces Amid Red Sea Ship Surge"

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"U.S. Navy's Cat-and-Mouse Game with Houthi Forces Amid Red Sea Ship Surge"
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The USS Eisenhower, along with other U.S. warships, conducted strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen to safeguard shipping in the Red Sea, following Houthi attacks on cargo ships. The U.S. and U.K. forces targeted 36 Houthi locations, aiming to degrade Houthi forces and protect commercial shipping. Despite the high morale among crew members, experts warn that it's a challenging task to eliminate all the ballistic missiles and drones supplied by Iran to the Houthi forces. The ongoing cat-and-mouse game with the Houthis suggests that more engagements are likely for the U.S. carrier and its crew.

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