The White House blamed an Iranian-backed militia for the attack. The deaths were the first known fatalities of U.S. forces from hostile fire in the turmoil spreading in the Middle East.
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U.S. Strikes 2 More Targets of the Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen
The attacks — the ninth in two weeks — hit anti-ship missiles that the Iran-backed militia could use against merchant and Navy ships in the region.
Houthis’ Propaganda Is Going Global
As the war in Gaza gives the Houthi militia an international audience, the group has seized the opportunity to take its message far beyond Yemen’s borders.
How the Houthi Militia in Yemen Became a Nimble U.S. Foe
The Iran-backed Houthis perfected the tactics of irregular warfare during years of conflict against a Saudi-led coalition, military officials say.
U.S. Strikes 2 More Houthi Targets in Yemen
The attacks — the ninth in two weeks — hit anti-ship missiles that the Iran-backed militia could use against merchant and Navy ships in the region.
U.S. and U.K. Strike Iran-backed Houthi Sites in Yemen
The strikes against eight sites come as the Iran-backed militant group remains defiant and the region teeters on the edge of a wider war.
US Declares Two Missing Navy SEALs Dead in Somalia
The U.S. military has ended a 10 day search for the commandos who went overboard during the mission off the Somalia coast.
As U.S. and Militias Engage, White House Worries About a Tipping Point
The number of attacks on American troops in the Middle East increases the risk of deaths, a red line that could lead to a wider war.
Israeli Strike in Syria Kills Iranian Officials and U.S. Troops Injured in Iraq
A senior Iranian intelligence official was killed in an Israeli strike in Damascus as U.S. troops came under attack in Iraq.
U.S. Strikes More Houthi Targets in Yemen
The strikes, the sixth round in 10 days, targeted Houthi missiles that were poised to attack merchant and military vessels in the Red Sea, according to a White House official.