The U.S. Navy shot down incoming missiles from Houthis based in Yemen, who were targeting merchant vessels in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden.
The rebels have been attacking ships since Israel invaded Gaza more than a year ago.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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