March 11th recap : Red Sea Tensions Flare as Houthis Target Merchant Vessel and US Responds with Strikes

Yesterday, March 11th, the Red Sea saw a rise in tensions as Houthi rebels launched a missile attack and the US conducted retaliatory strikes. Here's a breakdown of the events:

Houthi Missile Launch: Between 8:50 AM and 12:50 PM local time, Houthi forces fired two ballistic missiles from Yemen towards a merchant vessel, the "Pinocchio," sailing under the Liberian flag but owned by Singapore. Thankfully, the missiles missed their target, and no injuries or damage were reported.
US Self-Defense Strikes: Later that night, between 2:50 PM and 11:30 PM, the US Central Command launched a series of self-defense strikes in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. These strikes targeted 18 anti-ship missiles and an unmanned underwater vessel deemed an imminent threat to commercial shipping and US Navy vessels in the region.

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