Last week, the Iranian defense industry showcased two significant advancements in their unmanned aerial technology: the high-altitude, long-endurance Shahed-147 drone and the jet-powered strike drone Shahed-238, highlighting Iran's growing capabilities in aerial reconnaissance and warfare technology.
Israel says that it identified more than 40 rockets this morning. meanwhile, just right now we re learning more about another houthi attack, this one fired from if yemen, an unmanned aerial an aerial vehicle that was launched again from yemen that the u.s. says it was able to shoot down in self-defense. we know that secretary of state antony blinken is on this multi-country tour to the area to try to cool down some tension in the region. specifically are, he will address issues just like this, these continued houthi attacks as well as rising tension in the middle east as well as, of course, trying to advocate for the release of hostages including americans and tear safe return. alicia. alicia: alex hogan live in tel aviv, thanks. griff: houthi attacks on two the dozen ships since november are forcing shipping companies to avoid vital red sea routes and send vessels on longer voyages around africa. for more on those attacks and the western response, let s bring in retired lieutenant g