The United States and the United Kingdom carried out joint airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Friday, according to U.S. officials. This action comes in response to the Iran-backed Houthi group’s escalating aggression in the region, including attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea, support for attacks on Israel, and the downing of a US drone.
The strikes involved warships and aircraft, targeting five locations in Yemen, including weapons systems, bases, and other Houthi-controlled sites. Houthi media reported strikes near a major port city and a military base, as well as in the nation’s capital.
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Following the airstrikes, the Houthis launched missiles at three U.S. ships in the region. However, U.S. officials confirmed that all of these attacks were successfully intercepted and neutralized.
The Houthis have been increasingly active in disrupting maritime traffic in the Red Sea, targeting merchant vessels and contributing to instability in the region. Their recent alliance with Hamas and involvement in the ongoing conflict with Israel has further heightened tensions.
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The Houthis, supported by Iran, have been a destabilizing force in Yemen and the broader Middle East for years. Their increased aggression, including attacks on US and Western interests, has prompted this latest military response from the US and UK.
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