Israel Defense Forces
- Israel said it deployed missile ships to the Red Sea, where they'll join US Navy vessels in the area.
- The force posture change comes after Houthi rebels in Yemen fired missiles and drones at Israel.
- Iran-backed militant groups have increased attacks on Israel and US troops in the Middle East.
After a series of attacks from Iran-backed militants, Israel has deployed several ships capable of launching missiles to the Red Sea, where they will join US Navy vessels already there.
"In accordance with the situational assessment and as part of defensive efforts in the area, yesterday, Israeli Navy missile boats arrived in the area of the Red Sea," the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Wednesday. It was not immediately clear how many ships were dispatched to the area.