Yemen: US strikes five missiles in response to Houthi attacks in Red Sea. US military "conducted a strike in self-defense" against "a Houthi land attack cruise missile" and then against "four anti-ship cruise missiles, all prepared to be launched against ships in the Red Sea" On Saturday, Washington and London carried out air raids against Iran-backed Houthi rebels - their third joint military action.
The Houthis began targeting maritime traffic in theRed Sea in November, saying they were targeting ships linked to Israel.