Recent events follow the US redesignating the Houthis as a terrorist organization, as well as calls from multiple countries to de-escalate conflict in trade routes.
The incident in which the SEALs went missing was reportedly unrelated to attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis.
The Iran-aligned Houthis, who control much of Yemen, have launched wave after wave of exploding drones and missiles at commercial vessels since November 19.
Two Houthi attacks on the Maersk Hangzhou commercial ship in the Red Sea between Saturday and Sunday represent a new escalation by the Iranian-backed Houthis.
The Houthis warned that the US 'bears the consequences' of the deaths of the ten militants.
As part of efforts to combat the Houthi threat, the US issued sanctions against entities facilitating Iranian funding for the Houthis.
The successful tests are paving the way for the US Navy’s effort to advance their underwater capabilities as the Houthis continue their attacks on maritime trade.
There was no damage to US Navy vessels or injuries to US personnel in the attack, said the US official, who declined to be named.
Non-proliferation experts say sending submarines to Australia that use highly enriched uranium could set a precedent for other countries to use the fuel.
The incident came just hours after a cruise missile fired by the Houthis was intercepted by the Israeli Air Force near Eilat.
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