Latest Gulf of Aden News

US Navy destroys Houthi missiles and drones targeting American ships in Gulf of Aden

Dec. 01, 2024 23:24 PM EST

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. Navy destroyers shot down seven missiles and drones fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels at the warships and three American merchant vessels they were escorting through the Gulf of Aden. No damage or injuries were reported. U.S. Central Command...

Suspected attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen target a ship in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Nov. 18, 2024 12:15 PM EST

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Suspected attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a Panama-flagged bulk carrier traveling through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, though no damage or injuries were reported, authorities said Monday. The attacks come as the rebels continue their...

The drownings of 2 Navy SEALs were preventable, military investigation finds

Oct. 11, 2024 00:05 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two U.S. Navy SEALs drowned as they tried to climb aboard a ship carrying illicit Iranian-made weapons to Yemen because of glaring training failures and a lack of understanding about what to do after falling into deep, turbulent waters, according to a military investigation into...