Red Sea attacks: US again hits Houthi targets as global shipping reels

US military conducts fifth strike against Houthi rebel military sites in Yemen, targeting missiles deemed "an imminent threat" to maritime traffic. The Genco Picardy, a US-operated vessel, is attacked in the Gulf of Aden. US stance emphasizes self-defense against Houthi aggressive missile campaigns. Attacks on critical global trade routes prompt rerouting and impact supply chains.