A multiple-missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels on two US warships has been thwarted ... "We will continue to make clear to the Houthis there will be consequences for their illegal and reckless attacks," he said.

The Pentagon confirmed Houthi fighters launched multiple drones and missiles at US warships USS Stockdale and USS Spruance near Yemen. All attacks were successfully repelled with no damages or casualties.

The Iran-backed group launched drones, fired missiles at two US warships in an hours-long attack, the Pentagon says.