The American military said it believes it is the first time such an undersea weapon had been used in the current conflict in the Red Sea.
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U.S. Designates Houthis a Terrorist Group
The designation allows the United States to crack down on the group’s access to the global financial system.
U.S. Conducted Cyberattack Against Iranian Military Ship, Official Says
The move was part of the Biden administration’s retaliation to a drone attack at an outpost in Jordan that killed 3 Americans.
Britain Confronts Fears of a (Gasp!) Tea Shortage
Shipping issues in the Red Sea have led to delays in tea deliveries, but British retailers assured consumers that any shortages would be a “blip.”
China Meets the U.S. to Discuss Fentanyl, But the Détente Has Limits
Negotiations have resumed on restricting the flow of fentanyl into the United States. But Beijing may prove less cooperative on Iran and North Korea.
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.
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.
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.