867 Houthi 'SAM-Bush' Before Iran Showdown? Six Missiles Explode Feet from US F-16s, 2 Pilots In Shock

24 Feb 2026During Operation Ruff Rider, US F-16 pilots Lieutenant Colonel William Skate Parks and Major Michael Danger faced a Houthi ambush in Yemen. After successfully suppressing Houthi missile sites, the pilots were ambushed by six missiles as they returned. Despite the danger, they managed to evade the missiles and return safely, highlighting the potential threat posed by Iran-backed proxies.