The United States and United Kingdom have launched attacks against Houthi targets in Yemen as a response to recent attacks in the Red Sea.
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In response to an increase in attacks on ships in the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthi militia group, the US and Britain have targeted over twelve Houthi sites in Yemen.
US officials reported that American and British fighter jets conducted airstrikes on approximately 18 locations, targeting various weapons such as missiles, launchers, rockets, drones, and unmanned surface and underwater vehicles.
The UK’s defense ministry announced that the Royal Air Force had initiated a series of attacks in order to weaken Houthi drones and missile launchers.
A British-owned cargo ship was recently ignited by a missile strike while sailing off the southern coast of Yemen on Thursday.
This is the fourth instance of the US and British armed forces collaborating on a joint mission against the Houthis since January 12th.
The United States has been conducting frequent attacks to eliminate Houthi targets, such as incoming missiles and drones aimed at ships, and weapons that were being readied for launch.
The wider Western coalition is offering support for strikes.
The airstrikes have backing from a broader alliance of nations, such as Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.
The US, UK, and other allies released a statement confirming that airstrikes were carried out in Yemen, specifically targeting 18 Houthi locations at eight different sites. The targets included underground storage areas, radar systems, and a helicopter.
The key global shipping route will not be allowed to be attacked, as stated multiple times by both Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President Joe Biden.
It is our responsibility to safeguard lives on the ocean.
Grant Shapps, the defense secretary, released a statement regarding the Houthis’ strikes, stating that it is our responsibility to safeguard lives at sea and maintain the freedom of navigation.
This is the reason why the Royal Air Force is conducting a fourth round of precise attacks on military targets belonging to the Houthi group in Yemen.
On 24 February 2024, the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) released a photo showing RAF Typhoon FGR4 and RAF Voyager departing from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus to carry out airstrikes on military objectives in Yemen.
According to Mr Shapps, this decision was made in response to aggressive actions by the Houthi group on trade vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. This includes attacks on the British-owned MV Islander and MV Rubymar, which led to the evacuation of the crew.
The Houthi rebels launched an attack on an oil tanker owned by the United States.
During a televised address, Yahya Sarea, the military spokesperson for Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis, claimed that they attacked the U.S.-flagged and owned oil tanker, MV Torm Thor, in the Gulf of Aden.
The Houthis claim that they have been targeting shipping routes in support of the Palestinians during the Gaza War. This follows the US and UK’s bombing of 18 Houthi targets in Yemen.
The United Kingdom and the United States have launched attacks against the Houthis in response to a recent increase in attacks on shipping.
The United Kingdom and United States have initiated a new series of missile attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen following an increase in assaults by the Iranian-supported organization near the Red Sea.
According to US officials, American and British fighter jets targeted eight locations.
The purpose of the action was to weaken the abilities of the Houthi group to jeopardize international trade, naval ships, and the safety of innocent sailors in one of the most vital water routes in the world, according to a statement issued jointly.
According to the Ministry of Defence, intelligence analysis was able to detect multiple long-range drones belonging to the Houthis. These drones were located at a site several miles northeast of Sanaa and were used for both reconnaissance and attack purposes.
The Ministry of Defense stated that precision-guided bombs were utilized to target the drones and their launchers.
This marks the fourth instance of a collaborative operation being initiated against the insurgent group since January 12th. However, it seems that this effort has had minimal impact on deterring Houthi assaults.
Shown in the image: Smoke rises in Sana’a, Yemen after airstrikes by the US and UK.
Smoke is emerging from a location held by the Houthi group after being targeted by attacks from the United States and United Kingdom in Sana’a, Yemen.
The photo shows American planes taking off from a US aircraft carrier.
On Saturday, an American plane took off from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Who are the Houthis in Yemen and what is their reason for attacking ships in the Red Sea?
View: United States and United Kingdom launch attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen as retribution for assaults in the Red Sea.
The United States and United Kingdom have launched attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen as a response to recent attacks in the Red Sea.
The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom announced that the Royal Air Force has initiated a series of attacks to weaken Houthi drones and missile launchers.
On X, Grant Shapps, the UK’s defense minister, announced that Royal Airforce typhoons had carried out a fourth round of attacks on Houthi military sites in Yemen.
The United States and United Kingdom carried out airstrikes on over twelve Houthi targets in Yemen.
The United States and the United Kingdom have launched attacks on more than twelve Houthi targets in Yemen, retaliating against a recent increase in assaults by the Iran-backed rebel group on ships in the Red Sea.
US officials reported that American and British fighter jets struck approximately 18 areas in a variety of locations. These strikes were aimed at missiles, launchers, rockets, drones, and unmanned surface and underwater vehicles.
For the fourth time since January 12th, the US and British military have joined forces to carry out a joint mission against the Houthis.
Source: independent.co.uk
