In first, U.S. warship forced to defend against 2 missiles fired by Iran-backed Houthis
by WorldTribune Staff, October 12, 2016 A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer fired three missiles to intercept an incoming cruise missile fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to a report. One of the missiles fired by the USS Mason during the Oct. 9 incident was used for the first time in a combat situation. […]