230 Houthi targets in Yemen hit by US airstrikes

The U.S. has conducted airstrikes on 230 targets in Yemen in response to Houthi-led attacks on ships in the Red Sea, a senior Pentagon official revealed. American forces intercepted ships carrying supplies from Iran to the Houthis, including drone components and missile warheads, calling it a violation of international law. Despite destroying hundreds of Houthi weapons through the strikes, the group continues to maintain standoffs at sea with its remaining weapons stockpile.

During testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Daniel Shapiro and U.S. envoy Tim Lenderking detailed the recent actions against the Houthis. This was the first testimony by U.S. officials before Congress since President Joe Biden ordered strikes last month. U.S. Central Command recently announced the shooting down of five Houthi disposable attack drones in the Red Sea, highlighting ongoing efforts to counter Houthi aggression in the region.

The U.S. remains engaged in the conflict in Yemen, responding to Houthi threats and attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. The airstrikes and intercept of supplies from Iran underscore U.S. efforts to address and counter Houthi aggression in the region. The recent testimonies before Congress shed light on the ongoing situation and the actions taken by the U.S. to protect vital waterways from Houthi threats.

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