Houthi Missile Attacks Escalate in Red Sea, Threatening International Shipping
A merchant ship sailing in the southern Red Sea was hit by a land-based cruise missile fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen, marking the latest escalation by Iranian-backed Houthi militants who have been targeting ships in the region. The attack caused damage and a fire, but no casualties were reported. The US destroyer USS Mason is now on the scene to provide assistance, while the US is in discussions with other countries to form a multinational task force to protect commercial ships in the area.