The U.S. Navy is engaged in intense combat with Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen, in the most significant sea battle since World War II, as the Houthis target over 50 vessels in the Red Sea to disrupt shipping and support Palestinians while strengthening their position in Yemen, leading to near-daily confrontations involving advanced weaponry.

Related Keywords

Iran , Red Sea , Djibouti General , Djibouti , Suez Canal , As Suways , Egypt , Saudi Arabia , Tehran , Israel , Gaza , Israel General , Zaydi , La Ij , Yemen , United States , American , Iranian , Marc Miguez , Bab El Mandeb Strait , Ansar Allah , Yemen The Associated , Us Navy , Iran Backed Houthi , Associated Press , World War , Tanker Wars , Zaydi Shiite , Middle East ,