A US warship intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched from Houthi-controlled regions in Yemen

On Saturday night, the USS Gravely, a United States Navy warship, successfully intercepted and neutralized two anti-ship ballistic missiles originating from areas in Yemen under Houthi control, as stated by the US Central Command (CENTCOM).

This action was in response to an earlier incident on the same day, where the Maersk Hangzhou, a container ship flying the Singapore flag and operated by Denmark, was hit by a missile while navigating the Southern Red Sea. The USS Gravely, along with the USS Laboon, was deployed in response to this attack.

CENTCOM has identified this incident as the 23rd unlawful assault by the Houthi rebels of Yemen on international shipping since November 19. The Houthis, who are supported by Iran, have stated that these attacks in the Red Sea are in retaliation against Israel for its military actions in Gaza.

Fortunately, there were no injuries reported from the missile strike on the Maersk Hangzhou, and the vessel was able to continue its journey, according to CENTCOM.

The Houthis, reportedly receiving arms and training from Iran, have raised concerns about potentially escalating the conflict between Israel and Hamas into a broader regional crisis. Their assaults have led major global shipping and oil companies to halt transit through one of the most crucial maritime trade routes, posing a potential threat to the global economy.