"Escalating Tensions: US Navy Responds to Houthi Attacks in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden"
Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen launched three attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, prompting the US military to respond by shooting down a drone, destroying an explosive surface vehicle, and intercepting two anti-ship ballistic missiles. The attacks come amid escalating tensions, with the US preparing to take significant action in response to recent deaths of soldiers. The Pentagon has hinted at imminent strikes, emphasizing the need to disable Iran-backed militias, while Iran denies involvement but is accused of sponsoring these groups.