U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces carried out a series of precision strikes on Dec. 30 and 31, targeting multiple Iran-backed Houthi sites in Yemen. The strikes focused on command and control facilities, advanced conventional weapon (ACW) production and storage facilities, and coastal radar systems in Sana’a and other Houthi-controlled areas.
U.S. Navy ships and aircraft struck Houthi sites used to produce and store missiles and uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs).
These facilities supported Houthi operations, including attacks on U.S. Navy warships and merchant vessels in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
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Key actions included:
- Destruction of Houthi assets: Facilities housing missiles and UAVs were eliminated.
- Radar neutralization: A coastal radar site was destroyed.
- Interception success: U.S. aircraft downed seven cruise missiles and one-way attack UAVs over the Red Sea.
No injuries or damage to U.S. personnel or equipment were reported.
The strikes are part of CENTCOM’s broader mission to counter Iran-backed Houthi aggression in the region. The targeted facilities and systems were directly linked to threats against regional allies, as well as military and commercial vessels operating in critical waterways like the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
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CENTCOM emphasized that the operations are intended to degrade the Houthi’s ability to conduct destabilizing activities. By targeting infrastructure critical to their offensive capabilities, CENTCOM aims to protect U.S. forces, regional partners, and international shipping lanes.
This operation underscores the U.S. commitment to maintaining stability in the region and countering threats posed by Iran-backed groups.
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