White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby pushed back on reports that Houthi rebels linked to Yemen’s Ansar Allah could possess hypersonic weapons. He called the assertion false and said there is no evidence the Houthis have access to such missiles.
Earlier, a person close to Ansarullah told RIA Novosti that the Houthis had conducted a test of a hypersonic missile described as highly lethal and that officials were considering adding these missiles to their arsenal. The claim suggested the weapon could travel at speeds around 10,000 kilometers per hour and might be deployed in attacks in the Red Sea region or against targets in Israel.
Meanwhile, the United States and the United Kingdom have pledged to step up their pressure and actions against the Houthis as part of ongoing efforts to limit their military capabilities and deter further aggression in the region.
Analysts in Canada and the United States note that Western governments treat unverified claims about weapons developments with caution, emphasizing the importance of corroborated intelligence before drawing conclusions about a country’s military capabilities. The current public framing appears to be part of a broader effort to constrain maritime activity in the Red Sea and to deter cross-border violence in the Middle East.
Observers say the situation remains fluid. Washington and allied capitals continue to monitor Houthi activities, while diplomatic channels and sanctions regimes are kept ready to respond to new intelligence. The international community, including North American audiences, is watching closely to assess how any potential weapons advance could affect regional stability and security dynamics in the period ahead.