US and UK launch strikes against Houthi terrorists
US and Britain Launch Strikes Against Houthis in Yemen
The United States and Britain have initiated strikes against targets associated with the Houthis in Yemen, according to four U.S. officials who spoke to Reuters on Thursday. This marks the first time that strikes have been carried out against the Iran-backed group since they began targeting international shipping in the Red Sea last year.
The Houthis, who currently hold control over most of Yemen, have been deliberately targeting Red Sea shipping routes as a display of support for Hamas, a Palestinian Islamist group. These attacks have significantly disrupted global trade along the crucial route connecting Europe and Asia, which accounts for approximately 15 percent of the world’s shipping traffic.
These strikes are believed to be the first conducted by the United States against the Houthis in Yemen since 2016. The officials, speaking anonymously, anticipate the release of a formal statement soon to provide further details on the strikes.
Houthi Leader Warns of Retaliation
Earlier on Thursday, the leader of the Houthis declared that any U.S. attack on the group would not go unanswered. The Houthis, who gained control over a significant portion of Yemen during a civil war, have vowed to target ships associated with Israel or destined for Israeli ports. However, it is worth noting that many of the vessels targeted thus far have had no connection to Israel.
According to the U.S. military, the Houthis fired an anti-ship ballistic missile into international shipping lanes in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday. This marks the 27th attack by the group since November 19.
Why are the United States and Britain launching strikes against the Houthis in Yemen?
US and Britain Launch Strikes Against Houthis in Yemen
The United States and Britain have taken action against the Houthis in Yemen, targeting their associated sites, according to four US officials who spoke to Reuters on Thursday. This marks the first time that strikes have been carried out against the Iran-backed group since they began targeting international shipping in the Red Sea last year.
The Houthis, who currently have control over most of Yemen, have been deliberately attacking Red Sea shipping routes as a show of support for Hamas, a Palestinian Islamist group. These attacks have had a significant impact on global trade along the crucial route connecting Europe and Asia, which accounts for about 15 percent of the world’s shipping traffic.
These strikes are believed to be the first conducted by the United States against the Houthis in Yemen since 2016. The officials, who chose to remain anonymous, expect the release of a formal statement in the near future to provide more details about the strikes.
Houthi Leader Warns of Retaliation
Earlier on Thursday, the leader of the Houthis declared that any US attack on the group would not go unanswered. The Houthis, who gained control over a significant portion of Yemen during a civil war, have vowed to target ships associated with Israel or destined for Israeli ports. However, it is important to note that many of the vessels targeted so far have had no connection to Israel.
According to the US military, the Houthis fired an anti-ship ballistic missile into international shipping lanes in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday. This marks the 27th attack by the group since November 19.
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