Iran is “very directly involved” in attacks on ships in the Red Sea staged by Yemen’s Houthis, the head of the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet told the AP. “Clearly, the Houthi actions, probably in terms of their attacks on merchant shipping, are the most significant that we’ve seen in two generations,” Vice Admiral Brad Cooper said. “The facts simply are that they’re attacking the international community; thus, the international response I think you’ve seen.” The Houthis began attacking Israel-bound…
