US Confirms Houthi Attacks on Warships

The US Department of Defense confirmed that Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen targeted two US warships in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Defense spokesperson Major General Pat Ryder reported that the attacks, involving at least eight drones, five anti-ship ballistic missiles, and three cruise missiles, were intercepted without causing damage or casualties. Meanwhile, US Central Command (CENTCOM) released an image of a warplane launching from the USS Abraham Lincoln, affirming support for operations countering Houthi threats in the region.