When Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched missiles and hit three commercial ships in the Red Sea, it triggered an immediate question: Will the U.S. military strike back?
Who Are the Houthis and Why Hasn’t the US Retaliated for Their Attacks on Ships in the Middle East?
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