On December 1, 2024, U.S. Navy destroyers USS Stockdale and USS O’Kane successfully intercepted a coordinated missile and drone attack launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden. The attack targeted two U.S. warships and three American merchant vessels navigating through one of the world's most vital maritime corridors. In a decisive response, the destroyers destroyed three anti-ship ballistic missiles, three drones, and one cruise missile before they could inflict damage. No injuries or structural damage were reported, underscoring the effectiveness of the Navy's advanced defense systems.
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U.S. Successfully Intercepts Houthi Missile in Red Sea as UK Joins Forces
by Sonia Park
written by Sonia Park
In a recent development in the volatile Red Sea region, the United States has reported the successful interception of a missile fired by Houthi rebels at one of its warships. The UK played a collaborative role in this operation, marking a significant moment in the ongoing geopolitical dynamics in the area.
It's the first such attack since UK and U.S.-led air strikes on the Iran-backed group at the end of last week.
Former UK national security adviser and ambassador to the UN, Mark Lyall-Grant, comments on the intricacies of this military action, emphasizing. . .