Aerial footage shows moment RAF Typhoon strikes Yemen military target
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The United States has conducted a second set of air attacks on Houthi insurgents in Yemen, following the initial strikes carried out by American and British forces the previous day.
On Friday, there was a new missile attack on a ship in the Red Sea. This occurred after Houthi rebels stated that British interests were acceptable targets in response to airstrikes carried out by the RAF and the US.
The US and UK initiated a nighttime attack using planes, ships, and submarines in reaction to ongoing drone and missile strikes on commercial vessels in the crucial Red Sea.
The Houthis have promised to respond with strong force. According to military spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree, the attacks will not be ignored or left without consequences.
On Friday night, the UK Maritime Trade Operations, responsible for monitoring Middle Eastern waters, announced a fresh missile strike near Yemen.
The report stated that a missile had been launched in the direction of a ship located 90 miles southeast of Aden, Yemen. However, the ship confirmed that there were no injuries or damages.
According to a UK maritime security company, the extremists mistakenly attacked a ship transporting oil from Russia.
The US military has conducted a strike on another site controlled by the Houthi group, in response to the potential threat it posed to ships in the Red Sea.
According to anonymous sources from Reuters and AP, the US military is conducting another attack on the Houthis in Yemen. This comes after a series of strikes on around 30 sites in the country, aimed at weakening the Houthis’ ability to attack shipping in the Red Sea.
The presence of conflict creates the possibility of an increase in both oil prices and inflation.
The value of Brent crude oil increased by over $2 on Friday due to worries about potential disruptions in supply, but later decreased by half of its initial gain.
Yesterday, Joe Biden expressed his deep concern regarding the effect of Middle East conflict on oil prices.
Data from commercial ship-tracking revealed that a minimum of nine oil tankers have either halted or changed course in the Red Sea.
The recent attacks come after several months of Houthi attacks on ships, where they targeted vessels that they believed were Israeli or bound for Israel. However, it was later revealed that many of these ships had no apparent ties to Israel.
A march to celebrate the newly recruited individuals that the Houthis plan to send to Gaza.
The US and its allies deployed a naval task force in December, and there has been a rise in tensions in recent days. On Tuesday, the US and UK successfully intercepted 21 missiles and drones.
Nevertheless, some of the United States’ most significant allies did not support the military attacks in Yemen.
The countries of the Netherlands, Australia, Canada, and Bahrain offered assistance with logistics and intelligence. Additionally, Germany, Denmark, New Zealand, and South Korea released a collective statement in support of the attacks and cautioning of potential future actions.
However, Italy, Spain, and France declined to sign or take part, concerned about a potential increase in tensions.
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Joe Biden has designated the Houthis as terrorist organizations.
In 2021, Joe Biden’s administration removed the Houthis from a list of “foreign terrorist organizations” at the State Department. When asked by reporters, he was questioned if he believed the label “terrorist” was still applicable to the group.
He stated, “I believe they are.”
Joe Biden, the President of the United States, is taking a flight on Air Force One to Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Houthi rebels claim that the United States is the devil, while Yemeni locals demonstrate their opposition.
Footage captured by a drone and broadcasted on al-Masirah TV, owned by the Houthis, revealed a large crowd in Sanaa protesting against Israel and the United States.
According to Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, a member of the Houthi Supreme Political Council, the attacks on Yemen are acts of terrorism and the United States is seen as a malevolent force.
“At least five members of the Houthi group were killed.”
The Houthis, who have been in control of the majority of Yemen for almost ten years, reported the death of five fighters. However, they have declared their determination to continue targeting ships in the region.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations information center reported that a missile had been sighted landing in the sea approximately 500m (1,600ft) away from a ship, located about 90 nautical miles southeast of the Yemeni port of Aden.
Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, a member of the Houthi supreme political council, speaks while holding a gun, as supporters of the Houthi movement rally to denounce air strikes launched by the US and Britain on Houthi targets, in Sanaa, Yemen 12 January 2024
The Panama-flagged tanker transporting Russian oil was identified by the shipping security company Ambrey.
‘Military strikes target Houthis’ ability to store weapons’
According to White House representative John Kirby, the US military attacks were aimed at disabling the Houthis’ capacity to store, launch, and control missiles or drones. The group has been using these weapons to intimidate Red Sea vessels in recent months.
The Pentagon announced that the joint US-British attack significantly weakened the Houthis’ ability to carry out new attacks. According to the US military, a total of 60 targets in 28 locations were successfully targeted.
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According to General Sir Richard Barrons, surrendering after only one round would demonstrate significant strategic vulnerability, despite a display of tactical prowess.
Biden promises to safeguard shipping in the Red Sea.
On Friday, according to two officials, the United States conducted another attack on Yemen’s Houthi troops. This was in response to President Joe Biden’s administration’s promise to safeguard shipping in the Red Sea.
According to a US official, the most recent strike was directed at a radar site and occurred one day after numerous US and British strikes on facilities belonging to the Iran-backed group.
The individuals, who wished to remain anonymous, did not offer additional information. The radar systems have been a primary focus of the US military’s attempt to stop Houthi assaults in the Red Sea.
According to Al-Masirah, the Houthi group’s TV channel, the US and UK are carrying out airstrikes in the Yemeni city of Sanaa.
On January 12, 2024, Joe Biden, the president of the United States, strolls to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House.
The US and British military have escalated worries about a growing conflict in the region by attacking multiple targets in Yemen with missiles from warplanes, ships, and submarines on Thursday. The group controlling the targeted areas has portrayed their maritime attacks as a show of solidarity for Palestinians who are facing a blockade by Israel in Hamas-controlled Gaza.
Despite the Houthi leaders vowing to seek revenge, yesterday, Mr. Biden issued a warning that he may authorize additional strikes if they continue to target trade and military ships in one of the world’s most crucial waterways.
He stated during a visit to Pennsylvania that they will retaliate against the Houthis if they persist with their unacceptable actions.
The US military launched an attack on a Houthi-controlled location in response to potential threats to ships in the Red Sea.
Earlier today, the US military carried out a strike on a Houthi-controlled location in Yemen that they believed was endangering commercial ships in the Red Sea.
According to two anonymous US officials who spoke with the Associated Press, the operation had not yet been publicly announced.
On January 12, 2024, a drone captured footage of supporters of the Houthi movement gathering in Sanaa, Yemen to protest against the air strikes carried out by the US and Britain on Houthi targets.
On the previous day, strikes occurred in 28 different locations and targeted over 60 objectives.
One official stated that the US identified a radar site as a potential threat to maritime traffic, despite its previous identification of an additional location.
The Houthis refuse to surrender without a fight.
Bel Trew explains that there is concern that the strikes will not effectively reduce the Houthis’ ability to fight against the Yemeni government, as they have been successful in doing so for many years.
Source: independent.co.uk
