Yemen’s Houthi movement said early Sunday that it launched a missile at a U.S. warship operating in the Red Sea, adding another flashpoint to the maritime crisis disrupting one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. The claim could not be independently verified.

The group has stepped up attacks on commercial and military traffic it says is connected to Israel and its allies, widening a regional confrontation that has already driven up security risks for crews and vessels in the area. The Red Sea corridor remains strategically important for global trade.

Washington has repeatedly responded to Houthi attacks with military action and warnings aimed at restoring navigation security. The latest claim comes as tensions remain high across the region, with civilian shipping still vulnerable to miscalculation and escalation.

While the Houthis frame their campaign as support for Palestinians, the attacks have endangered merchant sailors, disrupted supply chains, and increased the risk of broader conflict at sea. Officials had not immediately confirmed damage or casualties linked to Sunday’s reported incident.