The United States carried out airstrikes on Houthi missile sites in Yemen after renewed attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, according to US Central Command. The strikes came in response to continued threats to one of the world’s busiest trade routes.

US officials said the action targeted launch sites used in attacks on maritime traffic. The latest escalation adds pressure to a conflict that has repeatedly disrupted shipping through the Red Sea and raised security concerns for crews and cargo operators.

The Houthis have stepped up attacks on vessels in the region, prompting a series of military responses from the United States and its allies. The shipping corridor remains a flashpoint as regional tensions continue to affect international trade and civilian safety.

The Reuters report did not indicate immediate damage assessments or confirm the full extent of the sites hit. Further details are expected as officials monitor the situation and assess the risk to commercial shipping in the area.