U.S. Central Command said it was the first time the Iranian-backed rebel group had been observed using an uncrewed underwater vessel since starting a series of attacks in the region in October.
The U.S.S. Gravely destroyer is seen in the south Red Sea on Tuesday, Feb. 13. CENTCOM said U.S. forces repelled five Houthi attacks on Saturday.The U.S.S. Gravely destroyer is seen in the south Red Sea on Tuesday, Feb. 13. CENTCOM said U.S. forces repelled five Houthi attacks on Saturday.It was the first time U.S.
Houthi rebels have been going after international commercial vessels passing through the Red Sea in recent months. The group's leaders claim they're targeting ships with links to Israel in response to the country's ongoing invasion of Gaza. Many of the targeted ships have no connection to Israel.for Hamas and have been in control of large parts of Yemen — including the capital Sanaa — since overthrowing the country's government in 2014.
Rebels have fired missiles at and deployed drones against commercial vessels traveling through the area, and the U.S. military has repeatedly stepped in to help repel the attacks. Houthi attacks have also targeted U.S. warships.U.S. officials said at the time that more than 2,000 ships have had to divert course to avoid transiting the Red Sea, potentially contributing to global shipping delays.U.S. Central Command said that on Saturday between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
The military said it identified the attacks in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined that they"presented an imminent threat to U.S. Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region."
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