The attack caused a fire and damage but no casualties.
The Houthi leader also threatened ships escorting vessels en route to Israel.
The Saudis attacked Houthi-controlled areas in response to the attacks.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The Defense Department, State Department employees, the United Nations and humanitarian groups are reportedly against such a move.
State Dept: "It’s a key concern of the United States to ensure that sea lanes in the region remain open and safe."
Sunni countries in the Gulf have been accusing Iran of interference through several Shi'ite proxies in the region.
US Embassy in Yemen becomes the third in an Arab country to close since the Arab Spring began.
The Shia rebel Houthis reportedly seized control of the Yemeni capital palace.
