US Navy launches missiles to engage Iran-backed Houthis

The United States Navy has shot down three ballistic missiles fired by Iran-backed Houthis over the Red Sea. Over a 12-hour period, the Navy has also destroyed 12 one-way attack drones, three anti-ship ballistic missiles and two land attack missiles fired by the Houthis. The Houthi group has also taken credit for a drone attack on Israel’s port city of Eilat, in an attempt to put pressure on Israel to end its war on Gaza. Israel's growing military presence in Gaza has seen a rise in attacks in the Red Sea. The Mediterranean Shipping Company had one of their vessels attacked by the Houthis - with no reports of injuries. Denmark giant Maersk has decided to avoid the Red Sea entirely, instead sending their vessels around Africa and the Cape of Good Hope.