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U.S. Intelligence Warns of Russian Antiship Missiles to Houthis in Retaliation for Ukraine Support

Jul 19, 2024, 01:11 PM

U.S. intelligence agencies have issued warnings that Russia may arm Houthi militants in Yemen with advanced antiship missiles in retaliation for the Biden administration's support for Ukrainian strikes inside Russia. This development follows an Iran-backed Houthi drone attack near a U.S. embassy branch in Tel Aviv. In response, the U.S. has launched efforts to prevent Russia from supplying these missiles to the Houthis. A confidential memo from a U.S. commander to the Pentagon highlighted concerns that the U.S. military is failing to deter the Houthis effectively, WSJ reports.