Largest Attack On Red Sea Shipping To Date: What We Know

Multiple drones and missiles were downed by U.S. and U.K. warships and aircraft as the Houthis continue to raise the stakes in the region.

BYTHOMAS NEWDICK|PUBLISHED JAN 10, 2024 12:13 PM EST

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