However, it appears that the attack on the warship took place nearly two days prior and was successfully intercepted by the vessel.

The Houthi rebels have been known for their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, which have caused disruptions in trade through the vital corridor leading to the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean Sea. However, in recent weeks, these attacks have slowed down, leading to speculation that US airstrikes and interceptions have hampered the rebels' efforts and affected their weapon stockpiles.

Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, the Houthi military spokesman, confirmed that the rebels launched missiles at the USS Mason and attacked a ship called the Destiny. However, it should be noted that there are multiple ships with that name in shipping registries. The USS Mason, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, has been deployed in the Red Sea as part of a coalition effort to prevent Houthi attacks on shipping.

On Monday night, the USS Mason successfully engaged and destroyed an anti-ship ballistic missile launched by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen over the Red Sea, according to the US military's Central Command. The US Navy's 5th Fleet, based in the Middle East, has not yet commented on the claimed attack on the Destiny.

The Houthi rebels have reportedly stated that their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden are meant to exert pressure on Israel to end its war against Hamas in Gaza. According to local health officials, the conflict has resulted in the deaths of over 35,000 Palestinians, with the war initially sparked by Hamas-led militants attacking Israel on October 7 and causing the death of 1,200 people while taking 250 others hostage.

The US Maritime Administration reports that the Houthi rebels have launched more than 50 attacks on shipping since November, which has led to a decline in shipping through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden due to the perceived threat.

As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the ongoing conflicts in the region will impact maritime trade and the efforts to bring stability to Yemen and its surrounding waters.