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Why Houthi rebels attack ships in Red Sea
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1:05Now PlayingUS and British warships shot down an unprecedented 21 drones and missiles fired Tuesday by Houthis from Yemen towards international shipping lanes in the southern Red Sea, in what has been described as “the largest attack” to date.
No injuries or damage were reported, said the US Central Command, adding that this was the 26th attack by Iran-backed Houthi militants in the area since Nov. 19.
The latest barrage consisted of 18 drones, two anti-ship cruise missiles, and one anti-ship ballistic missile, all of which were destroyed by F-18 fighter jets from the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D Eisenhower, and by four destroyers, including the USS Gravely, the USS Laboon, the USS Mason and the UK’s HMS Diamond.
“Overnight, HMS DIAMOND, along with U.S. warships, successfully repelled the largest attack from the Iranian-backed Houthis in the Red Sea to date,” British Defense Minister Grant Shapps said in a statement Wednesday.
“The UK alongside allies have previously made clear that these illegal attacks are completely unacceptable and if continued the Houthis will bear the consequences,” Shapps warned.
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