US conducts strikes against Houthi anti-ship missiles in Yemen, citing imminent threats to merchant vessels and US Navy ships in the Red Sea. The confrontation raises concerns about potential escalation of the conflict beyond Gaza. The United States has been launching air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, and President Joe Biden acknowledges continued air strikes despite limited effectiveness in halting attacks. The US military is considering intensifying its campaign against Houthi militants in Yemen to counter Iranian resupplies and preemptive strikes, amid rising insurance costs and potential inflationary pressure due to ship rerouting caused by Houthi attacks on commercial ships.

US Strikes Houthi Missiles in Yemen