A leader of the Houthi rebels issued a warning of retaliatory measures against U.S. warships if the group is targeted in the newly launched Operation Prosperity Guardian.
This follows Houthi attacks on two commercial ships in the Red Sea, which the U.S. aims to counter to ensure the safety of the region for commercial shipping.
The Houthis, along with Iranian militia groups, have also launched rockets at Israel, leading to increased tensions in the area.
The U.S. plans joint patrols in the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden with several other countries to address the situation.
