Houthis Threaten US Warships in Red Sea amid Israel-Iran Strikes

Yemen's Houthi movement has threatened to attack U.S. vessels in the Red Sea if the United States supports Israel in its military actions against Iran, despite a ceasefire agreement reached in May between the U.S. and the Houthis. This warning comes amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, which have been exchanging missile strikes for nine consecutive days following Israel's launch of 'Operation Rising Lion' targeting Iran's nuclear facilities. Israeli strikes have focused on centrifuge production sites in Isfahan, aiming to delay Iran's nuclear capabilities, while Iran insists its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and remains open to talks if its right to enrichment is recognized. The conflict has inflicted significant casualties, with Iranian media reporting hundreds killed and wounded from Israeli bombing, and Israeli casualties from Iranian missile and drone attacks. U.S. President Donald Trump has been contemplating military involvement in the conflict without issuing definitive statements. The United Nations Security Council has convened emergency meetings to address the crisis, with UN officials warning of the risk of a major regional escalation.