US Navy vessels fend off assault from Houthis in the Gulf of Aden.

Over the weekend, American ships were attacked by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, but two U.S. Navy destroyers successfully repelled the attack, according to CENTCOM.

"The USS Stockdale and USS O’Kane successfully defeated Houthi-launched weapons while escorting three U.S. flagged merchant vessels in the Gulf of Aden, resulting in no injuries or damage to any vessels, civilian or U.S. Naval, according to a statement from U.S. Central Command."

The three anti-ship ballistic missiles, one-way attack uncrewed aerial systems, and anti-ship cruise missile were successfully engaged and defeated, ensuring the safety of ships, their personnel, and civilian vessels and their crews.

CENTCOM forces are committed to safeguarding U.S. personnel, regional partners, and international shipping from Iran-backed Houthis, as evidenced by their ongoing actions.

Weeks after U.S. forces retaliated against Houthi weapons storage facilities in Yemen, the attack occurred.

In mid-November, the facilities targeted by the Houthis were situated in areas under their control and contained advanced conventional weapons used to attack U.S. and other international military, as well as civilian ships moving through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

During the operation, the F-35C and other assets from the U.S. Air Force and Navy were utilized.

For the first time in combat, the F-35C stealth strike fighter was utilized, as a U.S. defense official informed Planet Chronicle.

The strikes aimed to weaken the group's capacity to intimidate regional partners.

Planet Chronicle’ Greg Wehner and Liz Friden contributed to this report.