In the ancient waters of the Red Sea, the prelude to a modern war quietly began.
The night has not completely faded, and at the beginning of the morning light, a thrilling battle has been staged here.
Back in the early hours of a December 2023 morning, when the clock pointed to 6:30, Yemen's Houthi fighters were already on the move.
Their goal is clear: the American ** boat in the southern part of the Red Sea.
With an order, dozens of drones took off into the air and flew to the target sea area with missiles.
At this time, in the depths of the Red Sea, the US Navy's Aegis missile destroyer "Raboon" was cruising quietly.
This warship with advanced anti-aircraft and anti-missile systems is the pride of the US Navy.
However, just as it opened its missile launcher and prepared to carry out its daily mission, an alarm suddenly sounded - the radar screen showed a large number of UFOs rapidly approaching.
The officers and men on board the ship quickly entered combat mode.
They are well aware that these UFOs are Houthi drones and missiles.
In a tense few minutes, the Aegis missile destroyer "Raboon" managed to shoot down several drones and missiles with the help of its advanced air defense system.
At the same time, the F A-18 Super Hornet carrier-based fighters in the air joined the battle. They flew nimbly through the air, firing jamming bombs and air-to-air missiles, effectively jamming Houthi attacks.
The battle lasted a full 10 hours.
During this time, the Aegis missile destroyer USS Raboon and the F A-18 Super Hornet carrier-based fighter worked closely together to successfully intercept most of the incoming drones and missiles.
However, the attack made the US officers and soldiers nervous – they realized that the Houthis had a fairly strong offensive capability.
In fact, this is not the first time that the Houthis have launched attacks in the Red Sea region.
As the Palestinian-Israeli conflict continues to escalate, the Red Sea has become the main battlefield for U.S. forces to assist Israel in its war.
The Houthis, an ally of Iran, have also launched frequent attacks in the region in an attempt to break the blockade of the US military.
Despite its strong military capabilities, the U.S. military also faces enormous challenges.
With their flexible tactics and tenacious combat effectiveness, the Houthis have caused a lot of trouble for the US military.
The US military, on the other hand, relies on advanced science and technology and powerful naval and air forces to try to gain an advantage in this vast sea area.
However, war is not just a balance of power.
In this contest, both sides constantly adjusted their tactics and strategies, trying to find each other's weaknesses and deliver a fatal blow.
The outcome of this war will also have far-reaching implications for the political landscape of the entire Middle East.
It is worth noting that in this contest, Iran and the United States, two countries that have long been at odds with each other, have also ushered in the opportunity to directly solve the problem with guns.
As the conflict continues to escalate, both sides are stepping up their military deployments and expanding the scale of the war.
Where is this war headed?Let's wait and see!