US Central Command announced the sailing of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) in the waters of the Red Sea.

This step comes within the framework of American efforts to enhance maritime security and protect international navigation in this strategic corridor, according to the US Central Command. 
According to observers, the destroyer could be part of American efforts to deter threats from the Houthi gang, which previously targeted commercial and military ships in the Red Sea using booby-trapped boats and drones.

This step may also be a message to Iran, which provides support to the Houthis and is a key party to regional tensions.

The destroyer Spruance is distinguished by advanced defensive and offensive capabilities, as it is equipped with guided missiles and advanced air and sea defense systems. Its move comes at a time when the region is witnessing increasing tensions due to regional conflicts and potential threats to navigation, especially in light of the Houthi gang’s “Iranian proxies” continuing to target commercial shipping ships and oil tankers in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.