A U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone reportedly crashed near Chabelley Airbase in Djibouti, triggering a security alert from the U.S. Embassy and renewed speculation over possible Houthi involvement. The embassy confirmed it was tracking an aircraft in distress but did not identify the aircraft or explain the cause of the incident. Reports have identified the aircraft as an MQ-9, while no group has claimed responsibility. The incident comes amid heightened tensions around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, where Houthi forces have previously targeted U.S. drones and maritime assets.