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The United States has conducted additional military attacks on Houthi insurgents in Yemen, following their previous strike on approximately 30 locations associated with the organization.
According to CNN, American authorities have stated that a second round of attacks occurred on Friday evening, specifically targeting a radar installation utilized by the Houthis.
The incident occurred when the Houthis launched a missile at a commercial ship in the Red Sea.
Earlier today, Pentagon officials reported that a group of aircrafts including an aircraft carrier, two destroyers, a cruiser, and a submarine were responsible for the initial set of attacks.
The US and UK conducted the strikes, with backing from Canada, Australia, Bahrain, and the Netherlands.
Authorities stated that the subsequent attacks were conducted solely by the United States from a US Navy vessel.
The United States had issued a warning that they would conduct additional attacks if the Houthis persisted in targeting both commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea.
The United States warned of the potential for further military intervention if the Houthis persisted in conducting drone and missile assaults on merchant ships in the Red Sea.
President Joe Biden stated on Friday during his visit to Pennsylvania that if the Houthis persist with their unacceptable actions, both he and his allies will take appropriate action.
The initial attacks were focused on 28 areas in Yemen under Houthi control, and included over 150 bombs and missiles, as reported by The New York Times.
According to Lieutenant General Douglas Sims of the Pentagon’s Joint Staff, fighter jets conducted airstrikes from the USS Dwight D Eisenhower aircraft carrier, while the USS Gravely, USS Mason, and USS Philippine Sea also carried out attacks.
A submarine from the Ohio class was also involved in the attacks, as reported by Lieutenant General Sims.
Source: independent.co.uk