If the Houthi missiles and drones were intercepted and didn't cause much damage in UAE, why would the USA need to "deploy a guided missile destroyer and state-of-the-art fighter jets to help defend the United Arab Emirates"? Something isn't adding up. If we were to judge the actions of the US, UAE, and others, it looks like the Houthi missiles have really caused a panic in some capitals.
The US will deploy a guided missile destroyer and state-of-the-art fighter jets to help defend the United Arab Emirates after a series of missile attacks
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