Vessels in vicinity advised to exercise caution, report any suspicious activity
Blend of limited strikes and sanctions appears aimed at preventing wider Mideast conflict
The strikes are meant to degrade Houthis' ability to carry out attacks in the Red Sea
Militant group has launched dozens of attacks on commercial vessels in Red Sea
He describes current regional situation as ‘recipe for escalation everywhere’
Attacks come after US and allies began strikes on Friday on Iran-backed militants in Yemen
Missile came from near Hodeida, Red Sea port city long held by Al Houthis, US says
‘It’s hard to think of time when there has been so much danger, insecurity, instability’
Implicitly endorses US-led multinational naval task force that has been defending ships
Suspicion on Iran as ship once known as Suez Rajan has been involved in yearlong dispute
More than 20 drones and missiles shot down over the Red Sea
The US has sent the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier to protect movement in the Red Sea
Illegal actions endangered lives of mariners and continue to disrupt trade
‘We are committed to holding malign actors accountable for unlawful seizures and attacks’
Helicopters, responding to distress calls from Maersk Hangzhou, fire on Al Houthi boats
Incident comes week after US announced multinational maritime security force in Red Sea