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CENTCOM:On March 16, between 7:50 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthis launched two unmanned Aerial vehicles (UAV) from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Red Sea. United States Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully engaged and destroyed one UAV and the other is presumed to have crashed into the Red Sea. There were no reports of damage or injuries from ships in the vicinity. Between 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. (Sanaa time), CENTCOM destroyed five unmanned surface vessels and one UAV in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen in self-defense

US Department of State: .@SecBlinken met with Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Khalifa @salmanbinhamad6 to reaffirm our shared commitment to freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and discuss U.S. efforts to secure a ceasefire of at least six weeks in Gaza

CENTCOM: Between approximately 8:30 and 10:50 p.m. (Sanaa time) on March 15, Iranian-backed Houthi militants fired three anti-ship ballistic missiles from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Red Sea. There were no injuries or damage reported by U.S., coalition, or commercial ships

Houthi Leader:More than 50 Islamic countries, only Iran provides weapons to the Palestinian resistance

CENTCOM: March 14 Red Sea Between 6:50 a.m. on March 14 and 12:40 a.m. on March 15 (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthi militants fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs) from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Gulf of Aden and two additional ASBMs towards the Red Sea. There were no injuries or damage reported to U.S. or coalition ships. Additionally, United States Central Command successfully engaged and destroyed nine anti-ship missiles and two unmanned aerial vehicles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. It was determined these weapons presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels and U.S. Navy ships in the region

United Nations: The escalation in the Red Sea affects the safety of civilians

United Nations: Houthi attacks pose a threat to the situation inside and outside Yemen

UKMTO: UKMTO has received a report of an incident 50NM southeast of Aden, Yemen. The vessel's Master reports an explosion at a distance astern of the vessel, the vessel has sustained no damage and the crew are reported safe. The vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.

Yemeni Minister of Environment: The serious repercussions of the sinking of the ship "Rubimar" in the Red Sea may extend for years

British Maritime Authority: Reports of a maritime accident in the Gulf of Aden

CENTCOM: March 12 Red Sea Between 2:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. (Sanaa time) on March 12, Iranian-backed Houthi militants fired one close-range ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward USS Laboon in the Red Sea. The missile did not impact the vessel and there were no injuries or damage reported. United States Central Command and a coalition vessel successfully engaged and destroyed two unmanned aerial systems (UAS) launched from a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen. It was determined these weapons presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels and U.S. Navy ships.

Saada: Saudi artillery shelling targets various areas of the Shada border district

CENTCOM: Between 8:50 a.m. and 12:50 p.m. (Sanaa time) on March 11, Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles from Houthi-controlled areas of into the Red Sea toward merchant vessel Pinocchio, a Singaporean-owned, Liberian-flagged ship. The missiles did not impact the vessel and there were no injuries or damage reported. Between 2:50-11:30 p.m. (Sanaa time) on March 11, United States Central Command conducted six self-defense strikes destroying an unmanned underwater vessel and 18 anti-ship missiles in Houthi controlled areas of Yemen. It was determined these weapons presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels and U.S. Navy ships in the region.

Reuters, from the British Maritime Trade Operations Authority: A report of an incident 71 nautical miles southwest of Al-Salif, Yemen.

Saada: Saudi artillery shelling on the Al-Sheikh area in the Munabbih border district

Britain says the frigate Richmond shot down two drones launched by the Houthis on Friday evening

CENTCOM:US and Coalition Defeat Houthi Attack in Red Sea Area. Between 4 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthi militants conducted a large-scale uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) attack into the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. CENTCOM and coalition forces identified the one-way attack (OWA) UAVs and determined that they presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels, U.S. Navy, and coalition ships in the region. U.S. Navy vessels and aircraft along with multiple coalition navy ships and aircraft shot down 15 OWA UAVs. These actions are taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure

The Houthi group: We targeted American war destroyers in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden with 37 drones.

UKMTO:UKMTO has received a report of an incident 50NM southeast of Aden, Yemen

European Union: We are determined to defend our ships against attacks that undermine freedom of navigation

Leader of the Houthi group: This week, we carried out 8 attacks, during which we targeted 7 ships

Al-Masirah Houthi Channel: American-British aircraft launched two raids on the Ras Issa area in Al-Saleef District in Hodeidah

CENTCOM: Houthis Kill Innocent Civilians with Missile Attack. At approximately 11:30 a.m. (Sanaa time) Mar. 6, an anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) was launched from Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas of Yemen toward M/V True Confidence, a Barbados-flagged, Liberian-owned bulk carrier, while transiting the Gulf of Aden. The missile struck the vessel, and the multinational crew reports three fatalities, at least four injuries, of which three are in critical condition, and significant damage to the ship. The crew abandoned the ship and coalition warships responded and are assessing the situation. This is the fifth ASBM fired by Houthis in the last two days. Two of these ASBMs impacted two shipping vessels - M/V MSC Sky II and M/V True Confidence - and one ASBM was shot down by USS Carney (DDG 64). These reckless attacks by the Houthis have disrupted global trade and taken the lives of international seafarers

Two killed, six injured in Houthi missile strike on Liberian-owned vessel in Red Sea, marking first fatalities since Houthi campaign against international shipping. Remaining crew abandoned ship, rescued by Indian destroyer

Kuwaiti-Emirati statement: We stress the importance of maintaining the security and stability of the Red Sea region and respecting the right of maritime navigation

British Maritime Authority: Report of an accident 54 nautical miles southwest of Aden, Yemen

CENTCOM:Red Sea On March 5, between the hours of 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces shot down one anti-ship ballistic missile and three one-way attack unmanned aerial systems launched from Iranian-backed Houthi controlled areas of Yemen toward USS Carney (DDG 64) in the Red Sea. There are no injuries or damage to the ship.Later between 8:45 p.m. and 9:40 p.m., CENTCOM forces destroyed three anti-ship missiles and three unmanned surface vessels(USV) in self-defense. The missiles and USVs were located in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. CENTCOM forces identified the missiles, UAVs, and USVs and determined that they presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels and to the U.S. Navy ships in the region. These actions are taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S. Navy and merchant vessels

The US Embassy in Yemen: Houthi attacks on shipping must stop immediately

The US Embassy in Yemen: The Rubymar shipwreck poses a threat to the environment and safety of navigation in the Red Sea

Houthi military spokesman: We targeted two American warships in the Red Sea with a number of naval missiles and drones