The US Navy said it intercepted multiple drones and ballistic missiles launched from Yemen toward Israel in the Red Sea on Saturday. The attack was attributed to the Houthis, the armed group backed by Iran that has repeatedly targeted regional shipping lanes and nearby states during the wider conflict.

According to the report, the intercepted projectiles did not reach their apparent target. The incident underscores the continued risk to civilian air and sea traffic as armed groups expand attacks beyond Yemen’s borders.

The Houthis have intensified cross-border strikes in recent months, linking their campaign to the war in Gaza and broader regional tensions. The group’s actions have drawn repeated military responses from the United States and its allies, who say they are working to protect commercial routes and deter further launches.

Saturday’s interception adds to a growing pattern of regional escalation in the Red Sea, where repeated attacks have raised costs and safety concerns for shipping and increased the chance of miscalculation involving U.S. and allied forces.