BLUF

The attackers were captured off the coast of Yemen and are likely Houthi rebels who are supporting Hamas.

Summary

 KEY POINTS:
  1. The Houthis declare themselves part of an "axis of resistance" of Iran-affiliated groups.
  2. Allied ships supported the US vessel.
  3. Two missiles fired towards the US warship failed to hit the target.
  4. The Houthis are fighting a civil war with the Saudi-backed Yemeni official government.
READ: US Navy seizes attackers who held Israel-linked tanker

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