Houthi rebels fired air missile at United States military fighter jets. While the missile did not strike the jet, the attempted attack escalated the altercation between the two sides.
The Houthi rebels in Yemen, backed by Iran, have fired surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) at a U.S. F-16 fighter jet and an MQ-9 Reaper drone for the first time, though the missiles did not hit their targets. This marks a significant escalation in tensions. The U.S. is considering counterterrorism strategies or defensive measures to respond, while Navy vessels face ongoing threats in the Red Sea.
