U.S. and British warships shot down 15 suspected Houthi attack drones over the Red Sea on Saturday.
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US and UK Warships Intercept and Neutralize 15 Houthi Drones in Red Sea
Rich Calder reported that U.S. and British warships shot down 15 suspected Houthi attack drones over the Red Sea on Saturday. US destroyer USS Carney intercepted 14 Houthi-controlled Yemeni drones without harm.
British HMS Diamond destroyed another merchant shipping drone simultaneously. Fears of the Iran-backed Houthi group’s operations on one of the world’s busiest maritime lanes intensify as the Israel-Hamas battle escalates.
Houthi-controlled drones endangered Red Sea trade ships. U.S. Central Command confirmed the USS Carney’s interception, ensuring local safety. Maritime security was highlighted when HMS Diamond shot down a suspected attack drone.
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Houthi rebel attacks on commercial ships jeopardize international trade and marine security, according to U.K. Defense Secretary Grant Shapps. He added the UK will defend global trade from such threats. Global shipping is a major target in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, which gets Iranian support. Intercepting drones is crucial.
Conflict threatens international maritime trade. U.S. and British warships intercepted attack drones, demonstrating the importance of cooperation to defend global trade. Monitoring and acting decisively is needed to secure important marine waterways during regional crises.
