The Red Sea gets redder

The Houthis have sunk another ship in the Red Sea, with one civilian believed to have been killed. This is the second ship sunk by the Houthis. They have attacked more than 60 ships and killed four sailors since the beginning of their campaign against Red Sea shipping lanes. This is unacceptable, and decisive action needs to be taken.

The United States has been combatting Houthi missile strikes since the beginning of their attacks. Starting in January, the U.S. Navy has taken direct action against Houthi military installations in Yemen. But these strikes have failed to deter the Houthis from continuing their campaign against international shipping.