The Houthis Won't Stop Firing Missiles at U.S. Navy Destroyers

What You Need to Know: Houthi rebels launched a multi-pronged attack against U.S. Navy destroyers USS Stockdale and USS Spruance in the Bab al-Mandab Strait using drones, ballistic, and cruise missiles, all of which were successfully intercepted.

-The incident highlights escalating tensions, with the U.S. retaliating via airstrikes on Houthi weapon facilities. While no strikes have landed on U.S. warships, the threat underscores vulnerabilities in facing asymmetric, low-tech adversaries despite America’s advanced naval systems.