https://bbc.com/news/world-middle-east
UK and US naval forces have repelled the largest attack yet by Yemen's Houthi rebels on shipping in the Red Sea, the UK defence secretary says.
The Iran-backed group launched at least 21 drones and missiles overnight, according to the US military.
They were shot down by carrier-based jets and four warships, it added. No injuries or damage were reported.
The Houthis have not commented, but they have targeted vessels in response to the war in the Gaza Strip.
They have claimed - often falsely - that the ships were linked to Israel.
Iranian-designed one-way attack drones, anti-ship cruise missiles and anti-ship ballistic missiles were launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen towards international shipping lanes in the southern Red Sea, it added.
Eighteen drones, two cruise missiles and one ballistic missile were shot down by F/A-18 warplanes from the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D Eisenhower, which is deployed in the Red Sea, and by four destroyers, the USS Gravely, USS Laboon, USS Mason and HMS Diamond.
HMS Diamond shot down seven Houthi drones using its Sea Viper missiles and guns, a British defence source told the BBC. Each of the missiles costs more than £1m
@OcelotLouSocialist4mos4MO
After Hamas , Houthis show power against the USA and Israel . The golden days of Houthis and Hamas are here
@AdoringOilRepublican4mos4MO
The problem for the Houthis is that they are about to get pulverised by missiles that they can't shoot down. This time tomorrow you'll be complaining about hundreds of dead civilians in Yemen. Please stop encouraging Reckless behaviour.
@CivilRightsNickRepublican4mos4MO
Attacking the U.S. is your last best day.
Prepare to have your children raised by other men, because the grave will soon come for you courtesy of the Red White and Blue
@WhitingArianaGreen4mos4MO
Will be interesting to see if Yemen starts using naval drones, just like those used currently in Black sea. UK is totally stupid, thinking that peace in region can be achieved by using more force instead of addressing killing of Palestinian kids by genocidal Israel.
Hey I support Palestine but to pretend like they aren’t shooting into international waters is irresponsible journalism
@TunaMikeySocialist4mos4MO
These are naval ships supporting Israel so Israel can continue genociding Palestinians.
they’ve repeatedly fired upon commercial ships. Like I said I’m a supporter of Palestine and **** like this hurts the cause
@TunaMikeySocialist4mos4MO
Do other countries get a say in which ships pass through the Houston Ship Canal and which ones don’t?
Anyway, their attempts to protect the evil genocidal regime will be futile. You can’t protect this much evil forever.
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