The United States conducted airstrikes on up to 10 unmanned drones in Yemen that were about to be launched, according to a U.S. official. This comes as tensions escalate in the region due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The Houthi militants, who control the most densely populated areas of Yemen, have been launching explosive drones and missiles at commercial ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden in recent weeks. They claim this is in response to Israel’s military operations in Gaza and a show of solidarity with the Palestinians.
The Houthi campaign has significantly disrupted international shipping, prompting the United States and Britain to carry out strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. As a result, the Houthi militia has been reclassified as a “terrorist group.” Earlier on Wednesday, the Houthis announced that their naval forces had targeted an American merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden, shortly after firing missiles at the U.S. Navy destroyer Gravely.
These attacks on ships in the Red Sea and surrounding areas have not only impacted trade between Asia and Europe but have also raised concerns about supply bottlenecks and the potential for the Gaza conflict to escalate into a regional war. Despite acknowledging that the strikes may not deter Houthi attacks, U.S. President Joe Biden has stated that the targeting of Houthi sites will continue.
The Israeli assault on the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip began after Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on southern Israel on October 7, resulting in 1,200 casualties. Since then, the fighting has claimed the lives of nearly 27,000 people, according to the Gaza health ministry.
The United States conducted airstrikes on up to 10 unmanned drones in Yemen that were preparing to launch. This action comes in response to the Iran-aligned Houthi militants’ recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The Houthi campaign has disrupted international shipping and raised concerns about the escalation of the conflict in the region. The United States and Britain have launched strikes on Houthi targets and designated them as a “terrorist group.” The Houthi attacks have slowed down trade and alarmed major powers. President Joe Biden has stated that strikes on Houthi targets will continue, despite their ongoing attacks. The Gaza war between Israel and Hamas is also mentioned in the context of the Houthi actions.
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