In a tragic incident off the coast of Somalia, two U.S. Navy SEALs are currently missing after falling into the water while attempting to board a vessel during a nighttime operation. The names of the missing SEALs have not been publicly released, but it has been revealed that they were climbing up a vessel in the Gulf of Aden when they were knocked off by powerful waves.

According to officials, the SEALs were on an interdiction mission, which involves intercepting weapons on ships that are destined for Houthi-controlled Yemen. The exact details of the mission have not been disclosed, but sources have confirmed that it was not part of Operation Prosperity Guardian. This operation focuses on providing protection to commercial vessels in the Red Sea and is a joint effort between the U.S. and its allies.

The missing SEALs' work was also not related to the recent strike against the Houthis by the United States and the United Kingdom. The Thursday strike targeted more than two dozen Houthi locations in Yemen and was met with a promise of strong retaliation from the militant group.

As the search and rescue teams continue their efforts to locate the two missing SEALs, U.S. Central Command has declined to release further information until the mission is complete. The Gulf of Aden has been a hotspot for military activity due to the frequent attacks carried out by the Houthis against commercial ships in the region.

Over the past two days, the U.S. and UK have launched airstrikes on approximately 30 locations associated with the militant group. President Joe Biden revealed that the U.S. had privately delivered a message to Iran, which supports the Houthis, regarding their involvement in the ship attacks. He expressed confidence in the nation's preparedness to address the situation.

In a related incident, the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Carney fired a Tomahawk land missile at a Houthi radar that was being used to target ships. This action was described as a "follow-on action" aimed at degrading the Houthis' ability to attack maritime vessels, including commercial ships.

The situation remains tense as the Houthi spokesperson, Nasruldeen Amer, has promised a firm and effective response to the joint strike. The international community is closely monitoring the developments in the region, particularly the ongoing search and rescue operation for the missing SEALs.

The U.S. Navy has a history of conducting interdiction missions to intercept weapons bound for Houthi-controlled Yemen. In addition to defending ships from drone and missile attacks, the U.S. military has also assisted commercial vessels targeted by piracy.

The U.S. Central Command has assured that every effort is being made to locate and rescue the missing SEALs. As the search continues, the Navy SEALs' colleagues and the international community hope for a successful outcome in this challenging and dangerous operation.