U.S. Navy fights intense combat against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, affecting Red Sea shipping.

The U.S. Navy is engaged in an intense combat against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, marking the most significant sea battle since World War II. The U.S.-led campaign against the Houthi rebels has led to near-daily attacks on more than 50 vessels in the Red Sea, causing a drop in shipping traffic in the crucial corridor to the Suez Canal. The Navy's mission to maintain international waterway access is challenged by the Houthi rebels' upgraded weaponry, including drones, missiles, and other advanced weaponry.

June 14, 2024
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