The US has taken military action in the Red Sea, sinking three Houthi boats and killing their crew members, in response to ongoing attacks on commercial and merchant vessels in the region. The US has avoided directly striking the group inside Yemen, but has made it clear it will continue to act in self-defense against the Iranian-backed rebel group. The White House has emphasized that it is not seeking a wider conflict in the Middle East, but is committed to protecting its national security interests in the region.

The US Navy's actions come after the Houthi's launched dozens of attacks on commercial vessels, claiming solidarity with Hamas amid its conflict with Israel. The US has deployed warships to the Red Sea and launched a multinational maritime coalition to bolster security in the critical global shipping lane. While President Joe Biden has authorized strikes on other Iranian proxy groups, no action has been taken against the Houthis in Yemen. The US government has reiterated that it takes these threats seriously and will make the right decisions going forward.