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US Drone Downed by Houthis in Yemen Amid Rising Tensions

A U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone was reportedly downed by Yemen's Houthi rebels in Marib province, marking the third such incident this month. The Houthis released footage claiming the drone was hit by a surface-to-air missile. U.S. officials have not confirmed the loss, and the CIA, which also operates drones in the region, declined to comment. The incident occurs amid increased Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, linked to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

via The Associated Press|

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Houthi Attacks on International Shipping in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Sparks US Investigation

Houthi rebels claim to have shot down a US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone off the coast of Hodeidah, Yemen, while US officials are investigating the cause. This incident follows a previous claim by the rebels in November 2023. The US military has been conducting airstrikes against Houthi targets in response to the group's actions in the region. The MQ-9 Reaper drones are primarily used for intelligence gathering and can be armed with missiles, and this recent incident raises concerns about the ongoing conflict in the region.

via Fox News|

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Escalating Attacks on US Forces in Middle East Amidst Israel-Hamas Conflict

Since October 17, there have been a total of 42 reported attacks on US military bases, with two recent attacks occurring in Syria and Iraq. These attacks, involving rockets fired at American and coalition forces, have not caused any injuries or infrastructure damage. The US military conducted an airstrike in response to the Syria attack, targeting a weapons facility used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups. Additionally, an Iranian-backed Houthi militia shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone near the Yemeni coast. The Biden administration had previously removed the Houthis from the US list of terrorist groups.

via Fox News|

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