Houthis target four vessels, including US warship, in Gulf of Aden

Yemen's Houthis announced on Wednesday (Apr 10) that they had targeted four vessels, including what they claimed to be a US warship, using drones and naval missiles in the Gulf of Aden.The Houthi movement has, many times, expressed solidarity with the Palestinian cause in Gaza, and has consistently condemned Israeli actions against Palestinians, and has called for international support for Palestinian rights.

According to Yahya Sarea, the group's military spokesperson, the targeted vessels included the MSC Darwin ship, MV Yorktown, MSC GINA in addition to the US destroyer. He made this announcement in a televised address.

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This comes a day after the US military reported on Tuesday (Apr 10) that it had intercepted an incoming anti-ship ballistic missile over the Gulf of Aden. It was believed to have been launched by the Houthis and potentially aimed at the MV Yorktown.

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The US Central Command confirmed that there were no casualties or damage.

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The Houthis rebel group has posed a threat not only to Yemeni stability but also to regional security, particularly in the Red Sea area.

It has the capacity to disrupt maritime activities and international trade routes. After the Israel-Hamas war started, the Houthis have increasingly targeted maritime traffic passing through the Red Sea, a crucial waterway connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa.

The strategic significance of the Red Sea cannot be overstated, as it is a vital artery for global trade. Millions of barrels of oil and other goods pass through its waters each day.

(With inputs from agencies)