US and UK Launch Strikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen to Curb Ship Attacks
In a bid to halt the ongoing ship attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, the United States and Britain have conducted a series of airstrikes in Yemen. These strikes targeted 36 Houthi sites across 13 locations in Yemen, disrupting their capabilities to threaten global trade and endanger innocent lives. The attacks specifically aimed at the rebels’ weapons storage facilities, missile systems, launchers, air defense systems, and radars.
This joint operation comes just a day after the US carried out unilateral strikes against Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria. These strikes were a response to the killing of three US soldiers in Jordan on January 28. The US forces also separately targeted six Houthi anti-ship missiles that were ready to launch in the Red Sea. In addition, they successfully shot down eight drones near Yemen and destroyed four more before they could be deployed.
The Houthi rebels began targeting Red Sea shipping in November, claiming to support Palestinians in Gaza. This action has prompted US and British forces to intervene and protect shipping in the region. In fact, the United States has established a multinational naval task force to safeguard the transit route, which handles up to 12 percent of global trade.
The recent surge in violence across the Middle East, involving Iran-backed groups in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, has been fueled by anger over Israel’s campaign in Gaza. Last week, a drone attack in Jordan resulted in the deaths of three US soldiers, leading to US strikes on Tehran-linked facilities in Iraq and Syria. However, these strikes did not target Iranian territory.
The United States, Britain, and other nations supporting the joint operation have emphasized that these precise airstrikes are necessary to disrupt and degrade the Houthi rebels’ capabilities. By doing so, they aim to protect international and commercial shipping and ensure the safety of innocent sailors.
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