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{{Infobox military conflict
| conflict    = Red Sea crisis
| width       = 
| partof      = spillover of the [[Israel–Hamas war (2023–present)|Israel–Hamas war]], Iran–United States proxy conflict
| image       = 2023 Israel–Hamas war - Bab-el-Mandeb.svg
| alt         = 
| caption     = Houthi attacks on commercial ships in the [[Bab-el-Mandeb]] strait
| date        = October 2023&ndash;present
| place       = [[Red Sea]], [[Gulf of Aden]], [[Yemen]]
| status      = Ongoing<ref name="The Guardian Name"/>
*Start of [[Operation Poseidon Archer]] on 12 January 2024
| combatant1  = {{flagicon|Ansarallah}} [[Houthi movement|Houthi]]<br/>{{flag|Iran}}<ref name="Reuters Belligerents">{{cite web |last1=Nakhoul |first1=Samia |last2=Hafezi |first2=Parisa |title=Iranian and Hezbollah commanders help direct Houthi attacks in Yemen |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iranian-hezbollah-commanders-help-direct-houthi-attacks-yemen-sources-say-2024-01-20/ |publisher=[[Reuters]] |accessdate=20 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120162434/https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iranian-hezbollah-commanders-help-direct-houthi-attacks-yemen-sources-say-2024-01-20/ |archivedate=20 January 2024 |format=[[News]] article |date=20 January 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref><br/>{{flag|Hezbollah}}<ref name="Reuters Belligerents"/><br/>{{flagicon|Iraq}} [[Islamic Resistance in Iraq]]
| combatant2  = '''Main combatants'''<br/>{{flag|Israel}}{{Collapsible list
| title =Operation Prosperity Guardian:
| {{flag|United States}}
| {{flag|United Kingdom}}
| {{flag|Australia}}
| {{flag|Bahrain}}
| {{flag|Canada}}
| {{flag|Denmark}}
| {{flag|Netherlands}}
| {{flag|New Zealand}}
| {{flag|Norway}}
| {{flag|Seychelles}}
| {{flag|Singapore}}
| {{flag|Sri Lanka}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mallawarachi |first=Bharatha |date=9 January 2024 |title=Sri Lanka to join US-led naval operations against Houthi rebels in Red Sea |url=https://apnews.com/article/sri-lanka-red-sea-us-houthi-patrol-45017350a24ce5b680419d26e91f8cc9 |url-status=live |access-date=21 February 2024 |publisher=[[Associated Press]] |language=en |archive-date=17 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217171338/https://apnews.com/article/sri-lanka-red-sea-us-houthi-patrol-45017350a24ce5b680419d26e91f8cc9}}</ref>}}{{Collapsible list
| title = Aspides:
| {{flag|European Union}}{{bulletedlist
| {{flag|Belgium}}
| {{flag|Estonia}}
| {{flag|Finland}}
| {{flag|France}}
| {{flag|Germany}}
| {{flag|Greece}}
| {{flag|Italy}}
| {{flag|Sweden}}
}}}}
| commander1  = {{plainlist|
*{{flagicon|Ansarallah}} [[Abdul-Malik al-Houthi]]
*{{flagicon|Ansarallah}} [[Mohamed al-Atifi]]
* {{flagicon|Ansarallah}} [[Mahdi al-Mashat]]
* {{flagicon|Ansarallah}} [[Abdel-Aziz bin Habtour]]
}}
| commander2  = {{plainlist|
* {{flagicon|Israel}} [[Isaac Herzog]]
* {{flagicon|Israel}} [[Benjamin Netanyahu]]
* {{flagicon|Israel}} [[Benny Gantz]]
* {{flagicon|Israel}} Yoav Gallant
* {{flagicon|Israel}} Herzi Halevi
* {{flagicon|United States}} [[Joe Biden]]
* {{flagicon|United States}} [[Lloyd Austin]]
* {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[Rishi Sunak]]
* {{flagicon|Sri Lanka}} [[Ranil Wickremesinghe]]
* {{flagicon|France}} [[Emmanuel Macron]]
* {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Sergio Mattarella]]
* {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Giorgia Meloni]]
* {{flagicon|India}} [[Droupadi Murmu]]
* {{flagicon|India}} [[Narendra Modi]]
* {{flagicon|Pakistan}} [[Arif Alvi]]
* {{flagicon|Pakistan}} [[Anwaar ul Haq Kakar]]
}}
| units1      = *{{flagicon|Ansarallah}} [[Houthi movement]]
*{{flagicon|Iran}} Islamic Republic of Iran Armed Forces
**[[Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps]] (IRGC)<ref name="semafor">{{cite news |last1=Solomon |first1=Jay |title=Iran's Revolutionary Guard deployed in Yemen|url=https://www.semafor.com/article/01/15/2024/irans-revolutionary-guard-deployed-in-yemen |access-date=15 January 2024 |publisher=Semafor |date=15 January 2024}}</ref>
**Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN)
| units2      = *{{flagicon|United States}} [[United States Armed Forces]]
*{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[British Armed Forces]]
*{{flagicon|Israel}} [[Israel Defense Forces]]
*{{flagicon|France}} French Armed Forces
*{{flagicon|Italy}} Italian Armed Forces
*{{flagicon|India}} [[Indian Armed Forces]]
*{{flagicon|Pakistan}} [[Pakistan Armed Forces]]
*{{flagicon|Egypt}} [[Egyptian Armed Forces]]
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| title=Units involved:
|{{flagicon|United States}} [[United States Armed Forces]]
*[[File:Emblem of the United States Navy.svg|22px]] [[United States Navy]]
**[[File:USS Dwight D Eisenhower CVN-69 Crest.png|20px]] [[USS Dwight D. Eisenhower|USS ''Dwight D. Eisenhower'']] ([[Aircraft carrier]])
**[[File:USS Philippine Sea COA.png|20px]] [[USS Philippine Sea (CG-58)|USS ''Philippine Sea'']] ([[Cruiser]])
**[[File:USS Carney DDG-64 Crest.png|20px]] [[USS Carney|USS ''Carney'']] ([[Destroyer]])
**[[File:USSGravelyDDG107coatofarms.png|20px]] USS ''Gravely'' (Destroyer)
**[[File:USS Laboon DDG-58 Crest.png|20px]] [[USS Laboon|USS ''Laboon'']] (Destroyer)
**[[File:USS Mason DDG-87 Crest.png|20px]] USS ''Mason'' (Destroyer)
**[[File:USS Thomas Hudner DDG-116 Crest.png|20px]] USS ''Thomas Hudner'' (Destroyer)
**[[File:USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB-3) Crest.png|20px]] [[USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB-3)|USS ''Lewis B. Puller'']] (Expeditionary mobile base)
**{{flagicon|United States}} USS ''Indianapolis'' (Littoral combat ship)
**[[File:USS Florida (SSGN-728) crest.png|20px]] [[USS Florida (SSGN-728)|USS ''Florida'']] ([[Submarine]])
*[[File:Flag of the United States Air Force.svg|22px]] [[United States Air Force]]
**{{flagicon|United States}} 21 [[McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet|F/A-18 Super Hornets]]
*{{flagicon|United States}} One KC-135 Stratotanker
*{{flagicon|United States}} One E-2C Hawkeye
*{{flagicon|United States}} One MQ-9 Reaper drone
|{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[British Armed Forces]]
*[[File:Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg|20px]] [[Royal Navy]]
**{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} HMS ''Diamond'' (Destroyer)
**{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} HMS ''Lancaster'' ([[Frigate]])
*[[File:Air Force Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg|22px]] [[Royal Air Force]]
**{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Four [[Eurofighter Typhoon|RAF Typhoon fighter]]s
|{{flagicon|France}} French Armed Forces
*[[File:Ensign of France.svg|22px]] French Navy
**[[File:FREGATE LANGUEDOC.jpg|20px]] ''Languedoc'' (Frigate)
|{{flagicon|Italy}} Italian Armed Forces
*[[File:Naval Ensign of Italy.svg|22px]] Italian Navy
**[[File:Naval Ensign of Italy.svg|20px]] ''Virginio Fasan'' (Frigate)
|{{flagicon|India}} [[Indian Armed Forces]]
*[[File:Naval Ensign of India.svg|22px]] [[Indian Navy]]
**[[File:Naval Ensign of India.svg|20px]] [[INS Kochi|INS ''Kochi'']] (Destroyer)
**[[File:Naval Ensign of India.svg|20px]] INS ''Kolkata'' (Destroyer)
|{{flagicon|Pakistan}} [[Pakistan Armed Forces]]
*[[File:Naval Jack of Pakistan.svg|22px]] [[Pakistan Navy]]
**[[File:Naval Jack of Pakistan.svg|20px]] PNS ''Shamsheer'' (Frigate)
**[[File:Naval Jack of Pakistan.svg|20px]] PNS ''Aslat'' (Frigate)
**[[File:Naval Jack of Pakistan.svg|20px]] PNS ''Moawin'' (Replenishment tanker)
**[[File:Naval Jack of Pakistan.svg|20px]] PNS ''Madadgar'' (Coastal tanker)
**[[File:Naval Jack of Pakistan.svg|20px]] PMSS ''Zhob'' (Maritime Patrol Vessel)
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| title='''Civilian Ships''' (Non-[[combatant]])
|Ships:
*{{flagicon|Bahamas}}-{{flagicon|Japan}} ''Galaxy Leader''
*{{flagicon|Malta}}-{{flagicon|Singapore}} ''CMA CGM Symi''
*{{flagicon|Bahamas}} ''Unity Explorer''
*{{flagicon|Panama}} ''Number 9''
*{{flagicon|Panama}}-{{flagicon|Japan}} ''Sophie II''
*{{flagicon|Norway}} ''Strinda''
*{{flagicon|Marshall Islands}}-{{flagicon|Bermuda}} ''Ardmore Encounter''
*{{flagicon|Singapore}} ''Maersk Gibraltar''
*{{flagicon|Liberia}} ''Al Jasrah''
*{{flagicon|Liberia}}-{{flagicon|Switzerland}} ''MSC Palatium III''
*{{flagicon|Cayman Islands}}-{{flagicon|Norway}} ''Swan Atlantic''
*{{flagicon|Panama}}-{{flagicon|Switzerland}} ''MSC Clara''
*{{flagicon|Norway}} ''Blaamanen''
*{{flagicon|Gabon}} ''Saibaba''
*{{flagicon|Liberia}}-{{flagicon|Netherlands}}-{{flagicon|Japan}} ''Chem Pluto''
*{{flagicon|Liberia}} ''MSC United VIII''
*{{flagicon|Singapore}} ''Maersk Hangzhou''
*{{flagicon|Greece}} ''St. Nikolas''
*{{flagicon|Marshall Islands}}-{{flagicon|United States}} ''Gibraltar Eagle''
*{{flagicon|Malta}}-{{flagicon|Greece}} ''Zografia''
*{{flagicon|Marshall Islands}}-{{flagicon|United States}} ''Genco Picardi''
*{{flagicon|Marshall Islands}}-{{flagicon|United States}} ''Chem Ranger''
}}}}
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| strength2   = 
| casualties1 = 45+ Houthis killed, 22+ injured<ref>{{Cite web|date=25 February 2024|title=Houthis say 1 civilian killed, 6 injured in US-UK strikes|url=https://english.aawsat.com/node/4846906|access-date=8 March 2024|website=Anadolu Agency|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=US-British forces strike Houthi targets, killing 11: Report|url=https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-british-forces-strike-houthi-targets-killing-11-report|website=[[Middle East Eye]]}}</ref>
| casualties2 = {{flagicon|United States}} 3 [[United States Navy SEALs|Navy SEALs]] killed<ref>{{Cite news |last= |date=22 January 2024|title=Two US Navy Seals declared dead after raid to seize Iranian weapons bound for Houthis |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/22/us-military-navy-seals-death-raid-iranian-weapons-seized-houthis-yemen-middle-east-crisis-red-sea-uss-lewis-puller |access-date=22 January 2024|work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref><br>{{flagicon|United States}} 3 MQ-9 Reaper drones shot down.
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| casualties3 = 1 Yemeni,<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 February 2024|title=32 Houthis Killed in Western Airstrikes in One Month|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/houthis-say-1-civilian-killed-6-injured-in-us-uk-strikes/3147469}}</ref> 1 Vietnamese and 2 Filipinos killed<br>1 ship and 25 [[crew]] members captured, Six Egyptian [[civilian]]s injured<br>One UK-owned cargo ship sunk.<br>At least 20 ships have been damaged by Houthi attacks
}}
{{Campaignbox Israel–Hamas war}} 

The '''Red Sea crisis''' is an ongoing armed conflict in the Middle East.<ref name="The Guardian Name">{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/03/what-is-the-red-sea-crisis-and-what-does-it-mean-for-global-trade|title=What is the Red Sea crisis, and what does it mean for global trade?|first1=Richard|last1=Partington|date=3 January 2024|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|accessdate=9 January 2024|archive-date=8 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108193101/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/03/what-is-the-red-sea-crisis-and-what-does-it-mean-for-global-trade|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/03/red-sea-crisis-shipping-costs-delays-inflation.html|title=Red Sea crisis boosts shipping costs, delays – and inflation worries|first=Lori Ann|last=LaRocco|date=3 January 2024|website=[[CNBC]]|accessdate=9 January 2024|archive-date=8 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108224108/https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/03/red-sea-crisis-shipping-costs-delays-inflation.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/11/red-sea-shipping-crisis-un-security-council-yemen-youthi-rebels-attacks |title=Red Sea crisis: UN security council demands immediate end to Houthi attacks |newspaper=The Guardian |access-date=11 January 2024 |archive-date=11 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111032101/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/11/red-sea-shipping-crisis-un-security-council-yemen-youthi-rebels-attacks |url-status=live |last1=Wintour |first1=Patrick }}</ref> It is also known as the '''United States–Houthi conflict''' or '''United States–Iran proxy war.'''<ref name="NYT Name">{{cite web |last1=Sanger |first1=David E. |last2=Barnes |first2=Julian E. |last3=Yee |first3=Vivian |last4=Rubin |first4=Alissa J. |title=U.S. and Iran Wage a Proxy War |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/14/world/middleeast/us-iran-mideast-war.html |work=The New York Times |accessdate=20 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119050934/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/14/world/middleeast/us-iran-mideast-war.html |archivedate=19 January 2024 |format=[[News]] article |date=January 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/03/red-sea-crisis-shipping-costs-delays-inflation.html |title=Red Sea crisis boosts shipping costs, delays – and inflation worries |website=[[CNBC]] |date=3 January 2024 |access-date=9 January 2024 |archive-date=9 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240109081236/https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/03/red-sea-crisis-shipping-costs-delays-inflation.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/business/ships-rerouted-by-red-sea-crisis-face-overwhelmed-african-ports-2023-12-22/|title=Ships rerouted by Red Sea crisis face overwhelmed African ports &#124; Reuters|website=[[Reuters]] |accessdate=February 29, 2024}}</ref> The crisis began on 19 October 2023 after attacks by the [[Houthi movement]]. The Houthis are a [[Shia]] [[Islamist]] [[insurgent]] group who control parts of [[Yemen]] and are backed by [[Iran]]. These attacks target [[Southern Israel]]. The Houthis also target ships in the Red Sea that they claimed are linked to Israel or its [[Alliance|allies]] (particularly the [[United States]] and [[United Kingdom]]).<ref name="AP"/><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://apnews.com/article/yemen-houthis-red-sea-shipping-centcom-us-bb70acea5062a9952a5b983ecc047863 |title=US Navy helicopters fire at Yemen's Houthi rebels and kill several in latest Red Sea shipping attack |date=31 December 2023 |work=[[Associated Press]] |access-date=10 January 2024 |archive-date=10 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110112813/https://apnews.com/article/yemen-houthis-red-sea-shipping-centcom-us-bb70acea5062a9952a5b983ecc047863 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/13/how-houthi-anger-with-israel-is-reshaping-the-middle-east-conflict?ref=mc.news | title=How Houthi anger with Israel is reshaping the Middle East conflict | newspaper=The Observer | date=13 January 2024 | last1=Wintour | first1=Patrick | access-date=18 January 2024 | archive-date=18 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118133202/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/13/how-houthi-anger-with-israel-is-reshaping-the-middle-east-conflict?ref=mc.news | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Joyce">{{cite web |last1=Joyce |first1=Elijah |title=Timeline of the Red Sea Crisis (October — December 2023) |url=https://medium.com/p/2bc840ded659 |publisher=[[Medium (website)|Medium]] |access-date=21 February 2024 |format=[[History]] [[timeline]] |date=21 February 2024}}</ref>

==Timeline==
===October 2023===
On 19 October 2023, the Houthis launched three land-attack cruise [[missile]]s as well as multiple [[Unmanned combat aerial vehicle|drones]] towards [[Israel]]. According to the [[U.S. government]], these were all shot down by the [[USS Carney|USS ''Carney'']], a destroyer in the [[United States Navy]].<ref name="AP">{{cite news |last1=Copp |first1=Tara |last2=Baldor |first2=Lolita |title=US military shoots down missiles and drones as it faces growing threats in volatile Middle East |url=https://apnews.com/article/yemen-navy-warship-missiles-intercepted-2f5fc9c8a3737f762b29d5c53ec08a5b |access-date=2 November 2023 |work=[[Associated Press]] |date=19 October 2023 |archive-date=19 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231019193345/https://apnews.com/article/yemen-navy-warship-missiles-intercepted-2f5fc9c8a3737f762b29d5c53ec08a5b |url-status=live }}</ref> This was the first action by the U.S. military to defend Israel during the [[Israel–Hamas war (2023–present)|Israel–Hamas war]]. Later, it was reported that the ''Carney'' had actually shot down four missiles and 15 drones.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/20/politics/us-warship-intercept-missiles-near-yemen/index.html |title=Incident involving US warship intercepting missiles near Yemen lasted 9 hours|work=[[CNN]]|last1=Liebermann|first1=Oren |date=20 October 2023|access-date=30 October 2023|archive-date=30 October 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20231030212606/https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/20/politics/us-warship-intercept-missiles-near-yemen/index.html |url-status=live}}</ref> This action is considered the beginning of the '''Red Sea Crisis'''. Later in the day, [[Saudi Arabia]] shot down another missile launched by Houthi.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 November 2023 |title=IntelBrief: Houthi Involvement in Mideast War Hinders Prospects for a Yemen Settlement |url=https://thesoufancenter.org/intelbrief-2023-november-8/ |access-date=10 November 2023 |website=The Soufan Center |language=en |archive-date=11 November 2023 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20231111012230/https://thesoufancenter.org/intelbrief-2023-november-8/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 27 October, the Houthis fired two [[loitering weapon|drones]] from the southern Red Sea towards the north. The Israeli military stated the drones were targeted at Israel. One of the two drones fell short, hitting a building next to a hospital in Taba, Egypt. Six people were injured. The other drone fell short and hit near an electricity plant close to the town of Nuweiba, Egypt.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hassan |first1=Ahmed Mohamed |last2=Williams |first2=Dan |title=Drone blasts hit two Egyptian Red Sea towns, Israel points to Houthi |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/explosion-heard-egyptian-red-sea-town-near-israeli-border-witness-2023-10-27/ |access-date=28 October 2023 |work=[[Reuters]] |date=27 October 2023 |language=en |archive-date=27 October 2023 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20231027233630/https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/explosion-heard-egyptian-red-sea-town-near-israeli-border-witness-2023-10-27/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Blasts hit two Egyptian Red Sea towns near Israel border, six injured|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/27/missile-strikes-egypts-taba-resort-town-near-israel-border |access-date=28 October 2023|work=Al Jazeera English|language=en|archive-date=7 November 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20231107120832/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/27/missile-strikes-egypts-taba-resort-town-near-israel-border |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Fabian|first1=Emanuel |title=Missile that hit Egypt likely came from Yemen, IDF indicates; 2nd Sinai impact reported|url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/missile-that-egypt-likely-came-from-yemen-idf-says-as-second-sinai-impact-reported/ |access-date=2 November 2023|date=27 October 2023|work=[[The Times of Israel]]|archive-date=31 October 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20231031143520/https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/missile-that-egypt-likely-came-from-yemen-idf-says-as-second-sinai-impact-reported/ |url-status=live}}</ref> After the drone struck Taba, an official for Houthi posted one-word on [[Twitter|X]]; "[[Eilat]]". Eilat is the name of a city in Israel.<ref>{{cite news|title=Yemen's Houthi rebels appear to threaten Israel: 'Eilat'|url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/yemens-houthi-rebels-appear-to-threaten-israel-eilat/ |access-date=2 November 2023|date=28 October 2023|work=[[The Times of Israel]]|archive-date=30 October 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20231030172715/https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/yemens-houthi-rebels-appear-to-threaten-israel-eilat/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Joyce"/>

On 31 October, Houthi attempted a long-range attack on Israel. Houthi launched a [[ballistic missile]] and multiple cruise [[missile]]s. Israel's Arrow System shot down the ballistic missile. The Israeli Air Force shot down the cruise missiles over the Red Sea. One of the cruise missiles was shot down by an Israeli F-35i Adir fighter jet.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://defence-blog.com/israel-shoots-down-houthi-drones-using-f-35i-adir-fighter-jets/ |title=Israel shoots down Houthi cruise missiles using F-35i Adir fighter jets|last=Malyasov|first=Dylan |date=2 November 2023|access-date=3 November 2023|work=Defence Blog|archive-date=2 November 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20231102131839/https://defence-blog.com/israel-shoots-down-houthi-drones-using-f-35i-adir-fighter-jets/ |url-status=live}}</ref> This engagement was the first use of the Arrow System during the Israel–Hamas war.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fabian |first=Emanuel |title=In first, Arrow downs Eilat-bound missile from 'Red Sea area'; Houthis claim attack |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-arrow-system-used-to-down-missile-from-red-sea-houthis-claim-uav-attack/ |access-date=3 November 2023 |website=[[The Times of Israel]] |language=en-US |date=1 November 2023 |archive-date=31 October 2023 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20231031162333/https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-arrow-system-used-to-down-missile-from-red-sea-houthis-claim-uav-attack/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The Israeli government also said the interception of the ballistic missile took place [[Kármán line|above Earth's atmosphere]] above the Negev Desert. This made it the first instance of [[space warfare]] in history.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Barber |first=Harriet |date=4 November 2023 |title=How Israel shot down a ballistic missile in space for the first time |language=en-GB |work=The Telegraph |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/11/04/how-israel-shot-down-ballistic-missile-in-space-houthis/ |access-date=24 November 2023|issn=0307-1235|archive-date=23 November 2023 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20231123171808/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/11/04/how-israel-shot-down-ballistic-missile-in-space-houthis/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Joyce"/>

===November 2023===
On 1 November, the Israeli military shot down missile fired by Houthi. Houthi had fired the missile towards the city of Eilat, Israel.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Houthis Claim Responsibility for Attack on Israel|url=https://english.aawsat.com/node/4640901|access-date=2 November 2023|date=1 November 2023|website=[[Asharq Al-Awsat]]|language=en|archive-date=23 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223235202/https://english.aawsat.com/arab-world/4640901-houthis-claim-responsibility-attack-israel|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Joyce"/>

On 8 November 2023, Houthi air defenses shot down an American [[MQ-9 Reaper]] drone. This resulted in the first American loss of the conflict.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Watson|first=Eleanor|title=U.S. MQ-9 Drone shot down off the coast of Yemen|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-mq-9-drone-shot-down-off-yemen-coast/|access-date=8 November 2023|date=8 November 2023|website=[[CBS News]]|archive-date=8 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108224707/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-mq-9-drone-shot-down-off-yemen-coast/|url-status=live}}</ref> 

On 9 November, the Houthis fired yet another missile toward the city of Eilat.<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 November 2023|title=Israel strikes Syria after drone hits southern Eilat city – Israeli military|language=en|work=[[Reuters]]|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-military-says-unidentified-drone-hits-southern-city-eilat-2023-11-09/|access-date=11 November 2023|archive-date=10 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110160937/https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-military-says-unidentified-drone-hits-southern-city-eilat-2023-11-09/|url-status=live}}</ref> The missile was shot down by an Israeli Arrow 3 [[missile]]. This marked the first time an Arrow 3 missile had been used to shoot down an enemy missile.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Israel's Arrow 3 has made its 1st-ever interception, downing likely Yemen-fired missile|url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israels-arrow-3-has-made-its-1st-ever-interception-downing-likely-yemen-fired-missile/|last=Fabian|first=Emanuel|website=[[The Times of Israel]]|date=9 November 2023|access-date=9 November 2023|archive-date=9 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109221234/https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israels-arrow-3-has-made-its-1st-ever-interception-downing-likely-yemen-fired-missile/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 14 November, the Houthis fired multiple missiles towards Israel. This included one missile aimed at the city of Eilat. The missiles were shot down by Israeli Arrow missiles.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yemen's Houthis say they fired ballistic missiles towards Israel|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/14/yemens-houthis-say-they-fired-ballistic-missiles-towards-israel|website=[[Al Jazeera English]]|date=14 November 2023|access-date=15 November 2023|archive-date=14 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231114235851/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/14/yemens-houthis-say-they-fired-ballistic-missiles-towards-israel|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 15 November, Houthi launched an attack on the USS ''Thomas Hudner'', a [[destroyer]] in the United States Navy. The drone was heading towards the destroyer. In self-defense, the ''Thomas Hudner'' shot down the Houthi drone.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-navy-warship-shoots-down-drone-fired-yemen/|title=U.S. Navy warship shoots down drone fired from Yemen|date=15 November 2023|access-date=15 November 2023|last1=Watson|first1=Eleanor|last2=Martin|first2=David|work=[[CBS News]]|archive-date=15 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231115175918/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-navy-warship-shoots-down-drone-fired-yemen/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Joyce"/>

On 22 November, Houthi once again fired a cruise missile towards the city of Eilat. The missile was shot down by an F-35 fighter aircraft in the Israeli Air Force.<ref>{{Cite web|title=IDF says it shot down cruise missile — apparently fired by Houthis — over Red Sea|url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-it-shot-down-cruise-missile-apparently-fired-by-houthis-over-red-sea/|work=[[The Times of Israel]]|last=Fabian|first=Emanuel|date=22 November 2023|access-date=22 November 2023|archive-date=23 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231123015318/https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-it-shot-down-cruise-missile-apparently-fired-by-houthis-over-red-sea/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 23 November, Houthi attacked the USS ''Thomas Hudner'' again. Houthi launched a series of attack drones towards the ''Thomas Hudner''. All of the drones were shot down, causing no damage to the ship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thehill.com/policy/international/4324690-us-warship-attack-drones-red-sea/|title=US warship shoots down multiple 'attack drones' in Red Sea|last=Irwin|first=Lauren|date=23 November 2023|access-date=23 November 2023|work=[[The Hill (newspaper)|The Hill]]|archive-date=23 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231123152752/https://thehill.com/policy/international/4324690-us-warship-attack-drones-red-sea/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 24 November, Iran attacked the [[Malta]]-flagged container ship, ''CMA CGM Symi''. The Iranian military launched a drone towards the ship. The drone was shot down by an Israeli Air Force [[Fighter aircraft|fighter jet]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-ship-drone-attack-symi-39929cae42a191b2f242896a053123a7|title=An Israeli-owned ship was targeted in suspected Iranian attack in Indian Ocean, US official tells AP|work=[[Associated Press News]]|last=Gambrell|first=Jon|date=25 November 2023|access-date=25 November 2023|archive-date=25 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231125091238/https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-ship-drone-attack-symi-39929cae42a191b2f242896a053123a7|url-status=live}}</ref> A drone was shot down over the Red Sea by an IDF fighter jet.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-says-it-shot-down-a-drone-over-red-sea-heading-toward-eilat/|title=IDF says it shot down a drone over Red Sea heading toward Eilat|work=[[The Times of Israel]]|last=Fabian|first=Emanuel|date=25 November 2023|access-date=25 November 2023|archive-date=25 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231125214826/https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-says-it-shot-down-a-drone-over-red-sea-heading-toward-eilat/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 29 November, the [[USS Carney|USS ''Carney'']] engaged and shot down a Houthi KAS-04. Houthi launched the drone towards the [[Bab-el-Mandeb]] Strait.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/article/us-iran-houthi-drone-yemen-daf0427ba836799ba29479050b866f90|title=US Navy warship shoots down a drone launched by Houthis from Yemen|date=29 November 2023|access-date=29 November 2023|last=Baldor|first=Lolita|work=[[Associated Press]]|archive-date=29 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129191941/https://apnews.com/article/us-iran-houthi-drone-yemen-daf0427ba836799ba29479050b866f90|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 30 November, [[Saudia Arabia]] reported that Israel had conducted a military strike against Houthi. The airstrike occurred in [[Sanaa|Sana'a]], the capital of [[Yemen]]. Saudia Arabia reported that Israel had struck a Houthi [[Supply depot|weapons depot]]. This was denied by Houthi and they reported the Israeli airstrike hit a [[gas station]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=1 December 2023|title=Israeli strike behind blast at Houthi weapons depot in Yemen's capital — report|work=[[The Times of Israel]]|url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-strike-behind-blast-at-houthi-weapons-depot-in-yemens-capital-report/|access-date=3 December 2023|archive-date=2 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231202213831/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-strike-behind-blast-at-houthi-weapons-depot-in-yemens-capital-report/|url-status=live}}</ref>

===December 2023===
On 6 December, Houthi launched military strikes against the [[Israel Defense Forces|Israeli military]] in the city of [[Eilat]]. Houthi launched multiple [[ballistic missile]]s towards the Israeli military. None of the missiles hit the military. Also on 6 December, the USS ''Mason'' shot down a drone launched by Houthi. The USS ''Mason'' is a [[destroyer]] in the [[United States Navy]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=6 December 2023|title=Yemen's Houthis say they launched ballistic missiles at Israel|language=en|work=[[Reuters]]|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/uk-maritime-agency-received-reports-suspected-drone-incident-southern-red-sea-2023-12-06/|access-date=6 December 2023|archive-date=6 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231206155648/https://www.reuters.com/world/uk-maritime-agency-received-reports-suspected-drone-incident-southern-red-sea-2023-12-06/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 10 December, the ''Languedoc'', a [[frigate]] in the [[France|French]] Navy, shot down two drones launched by Houthi.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/french-naval-ship-in-red-sea-intercepts-2-drones-launched-from-houthi-held-port/|title=French naval ship in Red Sea intercepts 2 drones launched from Houthi-held Yemen port|publisher=[[Agence France-Presse]]|work=[[The Times of Israel]]|date=10 December 2023|access-date=12 December 2023|archive-date=12 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231212021222/https://www.timesofisrael.com/french-naval-ship-in-red-sea-intercepts-2-drones-launched-from-houthi-held-port/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 16 December, the [[United States Navy]] shot down 14 drones launched by Houthi.<ref>{{cite web |date=16 December 2023 |title=US, UK forces down 15 drones over Red Sea as Houthis vow to keep up attacks on Israel |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/houthis-vow-to-keep-up-attacks-on-israel-as-us-uk-forces-down-15-drones-over-red-sea/ |accessdate=16 December 2023 |work=[[The Times of Israel]] |archive-date=16 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216171847/https://www.timesofisrael.com/houthis-vow-to-keep-up-attacks-on-israel-as-us-uk-forces-down-15-drones-over-red-sea/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On the same day, the Egyptian Air Defense Forces, a branch of the [[Egyptian Armed Forces]], shot down a object flying around the town of Dahab, [[Egypt]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/1237/514124/Egypt/Defence/Egypt-forces-intercept,-down-flying-object-off-Dah.aspx|title=Egypt forces intercept, down flying object off Dahab coast|work=[[Ahram Online]]|date=16 December 2023|accessdate=16 December 2023}}</ref>

On 18 December, the [[Indian Armed Forces|Indian military]] deployed the [[INS Kolkata|INS ''Kolkata'']] to the [[Gulf of Aden]]. The INS ''Kolkata'' is a destroyer in the Indian Navy. It was deployed for maritime security. The [[INS Kochi|INS ''Kochi'']], another destroyer, was already deployed in the region to stop [[Piracy|pirates]].<ref name="HT19dec">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-stations-two-destroyers-off-the-coast-of-aden-for-maritime-security-101702961948164.html|title=India stations two destroyers off the coast of Aden for maritime security|date=19 December 2023|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|accessdate=8 January 2024|last=Gupta|first=Shishir|archive-date=7 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240107125858/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-stations-two-destroyers-off-the-coast-of-aden-for-maritime-security-101702961948164.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 26 December, Houthi conducted a series of drone strikes against Israel. Drone strikes were reported over Eilat and other parts of Israel.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Houthis say they carried out drone attack on Israeli port of Eilat |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/26/uk-maritime-group-reports-drones-explosion-off-yemen-coast |access-date=26 December 2023 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en |archive-date=26 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231226192411/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/26/uk-maritime-group-reports-drones-explosion-off-yemen-coast |url-status=live }}</ref> The United States military shot down 12 Houthi drones. They also shot down five missiles fired by Houthi. Israel also shot down an object launched by Houthi over the Red Sea.<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 December 2023 |title=US shoots down 12 Houthi attack drones, 5 missiles; Israeli jet downs Eilat-bound UAV|work=The Times of Israel |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/witnesses-report-2-explosions-off-sinai-coast-strange-object-falling-into-water/ |access-date=26 December 2023 |archive-date=26 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231226155153/https://www.timesofisrael.com/witnesses-report-2-explosions-off-sinai-coast-strange-object-falling-into-water/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

===January 2024===
{{See also|Operation Poseidon Archer}}
[[File:CENTCOM 12 January 2024-2.jpg|thumb|left|Tomahawk missiles being launched from a U.S. destroyer on 12 January]]
On 2 January 2024, the [[Iran|Irani]]an-backed [[Houthi movement]] launched two anti-ship [[ballistic missile]]s towards commercial ships in the southern [[Red Sea]].<ref>{{cite web |author1=[[United States Department of Defense]] |title=Press Release on January 2, 2024 |url=https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/1742389041725886957 |website=[[Twitter|𝕏]] (Formerly [[Twitter]]) |publisher=[[Federal government of the United States|United States federal government]] |accessdate=15 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113134729/https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/1742389041725886957 |archivedate=13 January 2024 |location=United States Central Command (CENTCOM) |format=Post on [[Twitter|𝕏]] |date=2 January 2024 |quote=On Jan. 2, at approximately 9:30 p.m. (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthis fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles from Houthi controlled areas in Yemen into the Southern Red Sea. Multiple commercial ships in the area reported the impact of the ASBMs into the surrounding water though none have reported any damage. |url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Institute for the Study of War]] (ISW) conducted an [[analysis]] of the attacks and reported the target of the attack was the [[Malta]]-flagged container ship ''CMA CGM TAGE''.<ref name="ISW">{{cite web |first1=Ashka|last1=Jhaveri|first2= Andie|last2= Parry|first3= Annika|last3= Ganzeveld|first4= Alexandra |last4=Braverman|first5= Amin |last5=Soltani|first6= Peter |last6=Mills|first7= Johanna|last7= Moore |first8=Brian|last8= Carter |title=Iran Update, January 3, 2024 |url=https://www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/iran-update-january-3-2024 |publisher=[[Institute for the Study of War]] |accessdate=15 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111050959/https://www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/iran-update-january-3-2024 |archivedate=11 January 2024 |location=[[Washington, D.C.]] |format=[[Analysis]] |date=3 January 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Houthi rebels have attacked CMA CGM ship |date=4 January 2024 |url=https://shippingwatch.com/carriers/Container/article16729669.ece |publisher=Shipping Watch |accessdate=15 January 2024}}</ref> The missiles landed in the water near the ship, causing no damage.<ref name="CENTCOM"/> Houthi claimed the ''CMA CGM TAGE'' was heading towards [[Israel]], but it was actually heading towards [[Egypt]].<ref name="ISW"/>

On 6 January, Houthi [[6 January 2024 attack on the USS Laboon|launched an attack]] on the [[USS Laboon|USS ''Laboon'']]. The ''Laboon'' is a [[destroyer]] in the [[United States Navy]]. Three days later on 9 January, Houthi [[9 January 2024 Houthi attacks|launched a series of drones and missiles]] at dozens of merchant ships. This caused the United States Navy and the United Kingdom's Navy to respond.

On 9 January 2024, [[Houthi movement|Houthi]] forces launched 18 one-way [[Loitering weapon|suicide drones]], two anti-ship cruise [[missile]]s, and one anti-ship [[ballistic missile]] at dozens of civilian-operated merchant vessels in the [[Red Sea]].<ref name="APNews">{{cite web |last1=Gambrell |first1=Jon |title=Yemen's Houthis launch their largest Red Sea drone and missile attack, though no damage is reported |url=https://apnews.com/article/yemen-houthi-rebels-red-sea-attacks-israel-f820b848eb76fa3ecc8056ca332cabae |website=AP News |publisher=[[Associated Press]] |accessdate=10 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110084912/https://apnews.com/article/yemen-houthi-rebels-red-sea-attacks-israel-f820b848eb76fa3ecc8056ca332cabae |archivedate=10 January 2024 |location=[[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]] |format=[[News]] article |date=10 January 2024 |quote=Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired their largest-ever barrage of drones and missiles targeting shipping in the Red Sea, forcing the United States and British navies to shoot down the projectiles in a major naval engagement, authorities said Wednesday...The attack by the Iranian-backed Houthis... |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Reuters">{{cite web |title=US, UK forces shoot down Houthi missiles, drones in Red Sea -US military |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/us-uk-forces-shoot-down-houthi-missile-drone-attack-red-sea-us-military-2024-01-10/ |publisher=Reuters |accessdate=10 January 2024 |date=9 January 2024}}</ref> These were all shot down by a combined United States and United Kingdom naval force.<ref>{{cite web |author1=[[United States Department of Defense]] |title=Houthi Attack on International Shipping |url=https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/1744898491917492690 |website=[[Twitter|𝕏]] (formerly [[Twitter]]) |publisher=[[Federal government of the United States|United States federal government]] |accessdate=10 January 2024 |format=Post on [[Twitter|𝕏]] |date=9 January 2024 |quote=On Jan. 9, at approximately 9:15 p.m. (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthis launched a complex attack of Iranian designed one-way attack UAVs (OWA UAVs), anti-ship cruise missiles, and an anti-ship ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen into the Southern Red Sea, towards international shipping lanes where dozens of merchant vessels were transiting.  Eighteen OWA UAVs, two anti-ship cruise missiles, and one anti-ship ballistic missile were shot down by a combined effort of F/A-18s from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), USS Gravely (DDG 107), USS Laboon (DDG 58), USS Mason (DDG 87), and the United Kingdom’s HMS Diamond (D34). This is the 26th Houthi attack on commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea since Nov. 19. There were no injuries or damage reported.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Houthi militias launch biggest attack to date on merchant vessels in Red Sea |date=10 January 2024 |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/09/houthi-militias-launch-biggest-attack-to-date-on-merchant-vessels-in-red-sea.html |publisher=CNBC |accessdate=10 January 2024}}</ref> No damage was reported to any ships.<ref>{{cite web |title=Yemen's Houthi rebels launch drone and missile attack on Red Sea shipping, though no damage reported |url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/yemens-houthi-rebels-launch-drone-missile-attack-red-106242491 |publisher=ABC News |accessdate=10 January 2024}}</ref>

On 11 January, Houthi [[11 January 2024 Houthi attack|failed an attack]] on the commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea. Also during the day, the [[Iran]]ian Navy [[Seizure of the St Nikolas|seized control]] of the [[Marshall Islands]]-flagged, United States-controlled and [[Greece|Greek]]-operated civilian oil tanker ''St Nikolas''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Choukeir |first1=Jana |last2=Elimam |first2=Ahmed |title=Iran seizes oil tanker involved in US-Iran dispute in Gulf of Oman - state media |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uk-shipping-authority-receives-report-vessel-boarded-by-armed-persons-off-oman-2024-01-11/ |publisher=[[Reuters]] |accessdate=11 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111163540/https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uk-shipping-authority-receives-report-vessel-boarded-by-armed-persons-off-oman-2024-01-11/ |archivedate=11 January 2024 |format=[[News]] article |date=11 January 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> In the evening of 11 January, The United States [[2024 Iranian dhow seizure|seized control and later sunk]] an [[Iran]]ian [[dhow]]. The dhow was transporting supplies to the [[Houthi movement]]. The operation resulted in the entire crew of the vessel being captured. Two [[U.S. Navy SEAL]]s (or soldiers) were lost at sea. This is the first and currently only casualties the United States suffered during the crisis.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gambrell |first1=Jon |last2=Becatoros |first2=Elena |last3=Copp |first3=Tara |title=US military seizes Iranian missile parts bound for Houthi rebels in raid where 2 SEALs went missing |url=https://apnews.com/article/yemen-houthi-rebels-missiles-iran-seizure-us-8112fbadd3b0689c71a92890895a9368 |website=AP News |publisher=[[Associated Press]] |accessdate=16 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240116162857/https://apnews.com/article/yemen-houthi-rebels-missiles-iran-seizure-us-8112fbadd3b0689c71a92890895a9368 |archivedate=16 January 2024 |location=[[Jerusalem]] |format=[[News]] article |date=16 January 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author1=[[United States Department of Defense]] |title=USCENTCOM Seizes Iranian Advanced Conventional Weapons Bound for Houthis |url=https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-RELEASES/Press-Release-View/Article/3645241/uscentcom-seizes-iranian-advanced-conventional-weapons-bound-for-houthis/ |website=U.S. Central Command |publisher=[[Federal government of the United States|United States federal government]] |accessdate=16 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240116162840/https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-RELEASES/Press-Release-View/Article/3645241/uscentcom-seizes-iranian-advanced-conventional-weapons-bound-for-houthis/ |archivedate=16 January 2024 |location=United States Central Command (CENTCOM) |format=[[News release|Press release]] |date=16 January 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> On 11 January 2024, the [[Iran|Irani]]an-backed [[Houthi movement]] launched one anti-ship [[ballistic missile]]s towards commercial ships in the [[Gulf of Aden]].<ref>{{cite web |author1=[[United States Department of Defense]] |title=US CENTCOM Statement on 27th Houthi attack on commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea |url=https://www.centcom.mil//MEDIA/STATEMENTS/Statements-View/Article/3643121/ |website=U.S. Central Command |publisher=[[Federal government of the United States|United States federal government]] |accessdate=15 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112115531/https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/STATEMENTS/Statements-View/Article/3643121/ |archivedate=12 January 2024 |location=United States Central Command (CENTCOM) |format=[[News release|Press release]] |date=11 January 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> One commercial ship saw the missile hit the water and reported there was no damage caused by it. This was the 27th attack by Houthi since October 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=U.S., British strikes on Houthis come after rebels' 27th attack on shipping |date=12 January 2024 |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/live-blog/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-rcna133391 |publisher=NBC News |accessdate=15 January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=27th Houthi Attack on Commercial Shipping |date=11 January 2024 |url=https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/27th-houthi-attack-on-commercial-shipping/ |publisher=National Review |accessdate=15 January 2024}}</ref>

On 12 January, a coalition [[12 January 2024 missile strikes against Yemen|launch a large-scale missile attack]] against the [[Houthi movement]] in [[Yemen]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Baldor |first1=Lolita C.|last2=Copp|first2=Tara |title=US, British militaries launch massive retaliatory strike against Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen |url=https://apnews.com/article/yemen-houthis-biden-retaliation-attacks-0804b93372cd5e874a0dd03513fe36a2|website=APNews |publisher=[[Associated Press]] (AP) |access-date=12 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112000252/https://apnews.com/article/yemen-houthis-biden-retaliation-attacks-0804b93372cd5e874a0dd03513fe36a2 |archive-date=12 January 2024 |location=[[Washington, D.C.]] |format=[[Article (publishing)|News article]] |date=11 January 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Kube|first1=Courtney|last2=Stelloh|first2=Tim|title=U.S. and Britain launch strikes against targets in Houthi-controlled Yemen |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/us-britain-strikes-houthi-yemen-rcna133576|publisher=[[NBC News]] |accessdate=11 January 2024|date=11 January 2024}}</ref> The coalition consisted of the [[United States]], [[United Kingdom]], [[Australia]], [[Bahrain]], [[Canada]] and the [[Netherlands]]. This attack was the first attack of [[Operation Poseidon Archer]]. While retaliating for the airstrikes, Houthi mistakenly [[2024 attack on the Khalissa|targeted]] the [[Panama]]-flagged oil tanker M/T ''Khalissa''. The ship which was carrying oil towards the [[Russia]]n port of Ust-Luga.<ref>{{cite web |title=Houthis mistakenly target tanker carrying Russian oil - Ambrey report |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/houthis-mistakenly-target-tanker-carrying-russian-oil-ambrey-report-2024-01-12/ |publisher=[[Reuters]] |accessdate=12 January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=US and UK carry out strikes against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen |date=11 January 2024 |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/11/politics/us-strikes-houthis-yemen/index.html |publisher=[[CNN]] |accessdate=12 January 2024}}</ref> 

On 14 January, the [[Iran]]ian backed [[Houthi movement]] attacked the ''[[USS Laboon]]'', an [[Arleigh Burke-class destroyer|Arleigh Burke-class]] [[destroyer]] in the [[United States Navy]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gambrell |first1=Jon |title=Yemen Houthi rebels fire missile at US warship in Red Sea in first attack after American-led strikes |url=https://apnews.com/article/houthis-us-yemen-israel-palestinians-gaza-fa2aefc86ae002e73081e6ac1b772610 |website=AP News |publisher=[[Associated Press]] |accessdate=15 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115034535/https://apnews.com/article/houthis-us-yemen-israel-palestinians-gaza-fa2aefc86ae002e73081e6ac1b772610 |archivedate=15 January 2024 |location=[[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]] |format=[[News]] article |date=14 January 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author1=[[United States Department of Defense]] |title=Press Release on January 14, 2024 |url=https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/1746705110401695779 |website=[[Twitter|𝕏]] (Formerly [[Twitter]]) |publisher=[[Federal government of the United States|United States federal government]] |accessdate=15 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115033102/https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/1746705110401695779 |archivedate=15 January 2024 |location=United States Central Command (CENTCOM) |format=Post on [[Twitter|𝕏]] |date=14 January 2024 |quote=On Jan. 14 at approximately 4:45 p.m. (Sanaa time), an anti-ship cruise missile was fired from Iranian-backed Houthi militant areas of Yemen toward USS Laboon (DDG 58), which was operating in the Southern Red Sea. The missile was shot down in the vicinity of the coast of Hudaydah by U.S. fighter aircraft. There were no injuries or damage reported. |url-status=live}}</ref> At about 4:45 p.m. (Sanaa time), the Houthis launched an anti-ship cruise missile towards the ''Laboon'', which was sailing on the [[Red Sea]].<ref name="AP"/><ref name="CENTCOM"/> This missile was shot down by an American [[fighter aircraft|fighter jet]] around the coast of [[Al Hudaydah]].<ref name="AP"/><ref name="CENTCOM"/> There was no damage or injuries as a result of this attack, which occurred just over a week after [[6 January 2024 attack on the USS Laboon|another attack on the ''USS Laboon'']].<ref name="AP"/> This attack was also the first U.S.-acknowledged attack by the Houthis since [[12 January 2024 missile strikes against Yemen|a devastating series of airstrikes]] by the United States and United Kingdom two days earlier.<ref name="AP"/>

On 15 January, the [[Iran]]ian-backed [[Houthi movement]] attacked the [[Marshall Islands]]-flagged, [[United States]]-owned and operated bulk carrier ''Gibraltar Eagle''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gambrell |first1=Jon |title=Houthi rebels strike a U.S.-owned ship off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden, raising tensions |url=https://apnews.com/article/houthis-us-yemen-israel-palestinians-gaza-fa2aefc86ae002e73081e6ac1b772610 |website=AP News |publisher=[[Associated Press]] |accessdate=15 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115165028/https://apnews.com/article/houthis-us-yemen-israel-palestinians-gaza-fa2aefc86ae002e73081e6ac1b772610 |archivedate=15 January 2024 |location=[[Jerusalem]], [[Israel]] |format=[[News]] article |date=15 January 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author1=[[United States Department of Defense]] |title=Press Release on January 15, 2024 |url= https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/1746913313932685597 |website=[[Twitter|𝕏]] (Formerly [[Twitter]]) |publisher=[[Federal government of the United States|United States federal government]] |accessdate=15 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115153203/https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/1746913313932685597 |archivedate=15 January 2024 |location=United States Central Command (CENTCOM) |format=Post on [[Twitter|𝕏]] |date=15 January 2024 |quote=On Jan. 15 at approximately 4 p.m. (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthi militants fired an anti-ship ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and struck the M/V Gibraltar Eagle, a Marshall Islands-flagged, U.S.-owned and operated container ship. The ship has reported no injuries or significant damage and is continuing its journey. |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="CNN">{{cite web |last1=Liebermann |first1=Oren |last2=Britzky |first2=Haley |title=Houthi ballistic missile strikes US-owned and operated cargo ship, US Central Command says |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/15/politics/houthi-missile-strikes-us-owned-ship/index.html |publisher=[[CNN]] |accessdate=15 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115161526/https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/15/politics/houthi-missile-strikes-us-owned-ship/index.html |archivedate=15 January 2024 |format=[[News]] article |date=15 January 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> At around 4 p.m. [[Sana'a|Sanaa]] time, Houthi launched an anti-ship [[ballistic missile]] towards the ''Gibraltar Eagle''.<ref name="AP"/><ref name="CENTCOM"/> This missile hit the ''Gibraltar Eagle'' and caused damage and a fire onboard.<ref name="AP"/><ref name="CENTCOM"/> Shortly after the attack, Eagle Bulk Shipping, the company that owns the ''Gibraltar Eagle'' reported that the ship sustained damage to the [[cargo]] hold, but the situation on board was stable.<ref name="CNN"/><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Ott |first1=Haley |last2=Reals |first2=Tucker |date=2024-01-15 |title=U.S. says Houthi missiles fired at cargo ship, U.S. warship in Red Sea amid strikes against Iran-backed rebels - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/houthi-rebels-yemen-missile-attacks-uss-laboon-red-sea-cargo-ship/ |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> 

On 16 January 2024, during the [[Red Sea Crisis]], the [[Iran]]ian-backed [[Houthi movement]] attacked the [[Malta|Maltese]]-flagged, [[Greece|Greek]]-owned bulk carrier ''Zografia'' in the southern [[Red Sea]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gambrell |first1=Jon |last2=Baldor |first2=Lolita C. |last3=Becatoros |first3=Elena |last4=Copp |first4=Tara |last5=Madhani |first5=Aamer |title=Chaotic wave of attacks, reprisals in Middle East fuel worries of a broader regional war |url=https://apnews.com/article/yemen-houthi-rebels-missiles-iran-seizure-us-8112fbadd3b0689c71a92890895a9368 |website=AP News |publisher=[[Associated Press]] |accessdate=17 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117035837/https://apnews.com/article/yemen-houthi-rebels-missiles-iran-seizure-us-8112fbadd3b0689c71a92890895a9368 |archivedate=17 January 2024 |location=[[Washington, D.C.]] |format=[[News]] article |date=16 January 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author1=[[United States Department of Defense]] |title=U.S. Conducts Strikes in Yemen as Houthi Attacks Against International Shipping Continue |url=https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-RELEASES/Press-Release-View/Article/3646109/us-conducts-strikes-in-yemen-as-houthi-attacks-against-international-shipping-c/ |website=U.S. Central Command |publisher=[[Federal government of the United States|United States federal government]] |accessdate=17 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117035550/https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-RELEASES/Press-Release-View/Article/3646109/us-conducts-strikes-in-yemen-as-houthi-attacks-against-international-shipping-c/ |archivedate=17 January 2024 |location=United States Central Command (CENTCOM) |format=[[News release|Press release]] |date=16 January 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> At about 1:45 p.m. Sanaa time, Houthi launched an anti-ship [[ballistic missile]] towards the ''Zografia''.<ref name="AP"/> The ''Zografia'' was struck by the missile, causing damage to the ship.<ref>{{cite web |title=Empty Malta-flagged bulk carrier hit by missile off Yemen |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/ambrey-says-malta-flagged-bulker-impacted-by-missile-northwest-yemens-saleef-2024-01-16/ |publisher=[[Reuters]] |accessdate=17 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117040103/https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/ambrey-says-malta-flagged-bulker-impacted-by-missile-northwest-yemens-saleef-2024-01-16/ |archivedate=17 January 2024 |location=[[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]] |format=[[News]] article |date=16 January 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> The damage was minor enough for the ''Zografia'' to continue their journey.<ref name="AP"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Greek Ship Hit by Missile as Red Sea Vessel Attacks Intensify |date=16 January 2024 |url=https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/greek-ship-hit-by-missile-as-red-sea-vessel-attacks-intensify-1.2022476 |publisher=BNN Bloomberg |accessdate=17 January 2024}}</ref>

Houthi [[brigadier general]] [[Yahya Saree]] posted that the ''Zografia'' was fired on because it refused to answer warning calls and was on its way to an [[Israel]]i port.<ref name="ABC News"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Yemen's Houthis claim attack on ship in Red Sea as US confirms new strike |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/16/malta-flagged-cargo-ship-hit-by-missile-in-red-sea |publisher=Al Jazeera |accessdate=17 January 2024}}</ref> The ''Zografia'' reported that it was heading for [[Suez]], [[Egypt]], not Israel.<ref name="ABC News">{{cite web |title=Chaotic wave of attacks, reprisals in Middle East fuel worries of a broader regional war |url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/us-military-seizes-iranian-missile-parts-bound-houthi-106406841 |publisher=[[ABC News]] |accessdate=17 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240116171052/https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/us-military-seizes-iranian-missile-parts-bound-houthi-106406841 |archivedate=16 January 2024 |location=[[Washington, D.C.]] |format=[[News]] article |date=16 January 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref>

On 17 January, the [[Iran]]ian-backed [[Houthi movement]] attacked the [[Marshall Islands]]-flagged, [[United States]]-owned and operated bulk carrier ''Genco Picardy'' in the [[Gulf of Aden]].<ref name="auto">{{cite web |last1=Gambrell |first1=Jon |last2=Sewell |first2=Abby |title=Yemen's Houthi rebels attack a US-owned ship in the Gulf of Aden with bomb-carrying drone |url=https://apnews.com/article/houthi-drone-attacks-ship-gulf-aden-9949c0b224812fd37958709ed19dd365 |website=AP News |publisher=[[Associated Press]] |accessdate=17 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117225520/https://apnews.com/article/houthi-drone-attacks-ship-gulf-aden-9949c0b224812fd37958709ed19dd365 |archivedate=17 January 2024 |location=[[Jerusalem]], [[Israel]] & [[Beirut]], [[Lebanon]] |format=[[News]] article |date=17 January 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="TWP">{{cite news |title=Yemen's Houthi rebels attack a US-owned ship in the Gulf of Aden with bomb-carrying drone |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/01/17/houthi-drone-attacks-ship-gulf-aden/823e4a98-b56b-11ee-b285-0853d4d1b92f_story.html |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |accessdate=17 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117225221/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/01/17/houthi-drone-attacks-ship-gulf-aden/823e4a98-b56b-11ee-b285-0853d4d1b92f_story.html |archivedate=17 January 2024 |location=[[Jerusalem]], [[Israel]] |format=[[News]] article |date=17 January 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="CENTCOM">{{cite web |author1=[[United States Department of Defense]] |title=Press Release on January 17, 2024 |url=https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/1747749078685872216 |website=[[Twitter|𝕏]] (Formerly [[Twitter]]) |publisher=[[Federal government of the United States|United States federal government]] |accessdate=17 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117223901/https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/1747749078685872216 |archivedate=17 January 2024 |location=United States Central Command (CENTCOM) |format=Post on [[Twitter|𝕏]] |date=17 January 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> According to the United States military, a [[Loitering weapon|one-way suicide]] [[Unmanned aerial vehicle|unmanned aircraft system]] struck the ''Genco Picardy'' at approximately 8:30 pm Sanaa time. The ''Genco Picardy'' sustained damage, but remained seaworthy and could continue its journey.<ref name="CENTCOM"/><ref name="AP"/> 

On 17 January, Houthi [[Attack on the Genco Picardy|launched]] a [[Loitering weapon|one-way suicide drone]] and struck the Marshall Islands-flagged, United States-owned and operated bulk carrier ''Genco Picardy'' in the [[Gulf of Aden]].<ref name="auto"/><ref name="TWP"/>

===February 2024===
On 3 February, the US and UK bombed 36 Houthi sites in Yemen.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-02-04|title=U.S. and U.K. launch new wave of strikes, this time targeting Houthis in Yemen|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/live-blog/live-updates-rcna137078|access-date=2024-02-22|website=[[NBC News]]|language=en}}</ref>

On 10 February, Houthi media announced the names of 17 fighters who were killed in the US-UK strikes.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yemen's Houthis say 17 rebels killed in US-led attacks|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/10/yemens-houthis-say-17-rebels-killed-in-us-led-attacks|access-date=22 February 2024|website=[[Al Jazeera]]|language=en}}</ref>

On 19 February, Houthis claimed they shot down an [[MQ-9 Reaper]] drone over the Red Sea. US officials said it's true and added that the drone belonged to the US Air Force and crashed off the [[coast]] of Hodeidah.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Greg Norman|first=Liz Friden|date=19 February 2024|title=Houthis claim to shoot down US MQ-9 Reaper drone in Red Sea|url=https://www.foxnews.com/world/houthis-claim-shoot-down-us-mq9-reaper-drone-red-sea|access-date=16 April 2024|website=Fox News|language=en-US}}</ref>

On 20 February, France announced that one of its warships shot down two Houthi [[UAV|UAVs]] over the Red Sea.<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 February 2024|title=France Launches EU Red Sea Mission Taking Down Drones, Escorting Boxship|url=https://maritime-executive.com/article/france-launches-eu-red-sea-mission-taking-down-drones-escorting-boxship|access-date=|website=The Maritime Executive|language=en}}</ref>

On 22 February, The Houthis launched drones and ballistic missiles aimed at [[Eilat]] and an American [[destroyer]] in the Red Sea, but authorities reported that none hit their targets. However, two missiles fired by the Houthis struck a cargo ship named ''Islander'', which carries the [[flag of Palau]]. This caused a fire and injured one sailor, but the ship continued its journey.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Missile strikes UK general cargo ship off Yemen|url=https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/dry-bulk/missile-strikes-uk-general-cargo-ship-yemen|access-date=|website=Seatrade Maritime|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=22 February 2024|title=Houthi missile hits ship in Gulf of Aden as Yemeni rebels continue attacks over Israel-Hamas war|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/houthi-ship-attack-gulf-of-aden-red-sea-iran-yemen-rebels-israel-hamas-war/|access-date=|website=CBS News|language=en-US}}</ref> Houthi leader [[Abdul-Malik al-Houthi]] stated that operations in the Red Sea and nearby waters were ongoing, growing, and effective. He also announced the use of "submarine weapons," though he did not provide more details on it.<ref>{{Cite web|date=23 February 2024|title=Houthis order ‘ban’ on Israel, US, UK-linked ships in the Red Sea|url=https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/109372/world/houthis-order-ban-on-israel-us-uk-linked-ships-in-the-red-sea|access-date=16 April 2024|website=Qatar Tribune|language=en}}</ref>

On 24 February, the United States and the United Kingdom carried out their fourth round of joint airstrikes, targeting 18 Houthi sites spread across eight locations. The British Ministry of Defense reported that four [[Eurofighter Typhoon|Royal Air Force Typhoon]] fighter jets, with support from two Voyager tankers, were involved in the airstrikes. According to the Houthis' official news agency, the attacks resulted in the death of one [[civilian]] and injuries to eight others. This was the first civilian casualties during these joint airstrikes that are conducted by the US and UK on Houthi-ruled territory in Yemen.<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 February 2024|title=Yemen’s Houthis announce first civilian death in US-UK strikes|url=https://arab.news/9ugrc|access-date=16 April 2024|website=Arab News|language=en}}</ref>

On 26 February, the [[German frigate Hessen]] launched two SM-2 missiles at an American Reaper drone in a [[friendly fire]] incident. The missiles missed their target, falling into the sea.<ref>{{Cite web|title=German frigate Hessen accidentally opened fire on an American drone, nearly costing the US another Reaper in its Red Sea fight|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/german-warship-accidentally-opened-fire-us-military-reaper-drone-2024-2|access-date=22 April 2024|website=Business Insider|language=en-US}}</ref>
===March 2024===
On 4 March, Houthi [[Telecommunication]] Minister Misfer Al-Numair stated that ships entering Yemeni waters must have a [[permit]] from the Houthi-controlled Maritime Affairs Authority.<ref>{{Cite news|date=5 March 2024|title=Ships entering Yemeni waters must obtain permit, Houthi minister says|work=[[Reuters]]|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/ships-entering-yemeni-waters-must-obtain-permit-houthi-minister-says-2024-03-04/|access-date=22 April 2024}}</ref>
=== May 2024 ===
On May 31, the United States Navy and Royal Navy struck thirteen Houthi locations across Yemen, damaging underground facilities and ships, killing at least two people and injuring ten.<ref>{{Cite news|date=31 May 2024|title=U.S. and Britain strike Houthi rebel targets in Yemen after surge in shipping attacks|work=NPR|url=https://www.npr.org/2024/05/31/g-s1-2043/u-s-britain-strike-houthi-targets-yemen-shipping-attacks|access-date=31 May 2024}}</ref>

==Notes==
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==Related pages==
*[[List of military operations during 2024]]
*[[2024 United States airstrikes on Kata'ib Hezbollah]]

==References==
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{{Israel–Hamas war}}
{{Middle East conflict}}

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