US Forces Target Houthi Threats in Yemen Amid Regional Tensions

In the past 24 hours, U.S. forces launched attacks on targets in Houthi-controlled Yemen, destroying two drones, a ground control station, and three anti-ship cruise missiles, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The Houthi movement previously claimed responsibility for attacking a container ship in the Red Sea and two U.S. destroyers in the Gulf of Aden. CENTCOM stated that these weapons posed a clear threat to U.S. and coalition forces as well as merchant vessels in the region, highlighting the Houthi’s reckless behavior.

While CENTCOM condemned the Houthi’s actions as threatening regional stability, they did not provide further details on the attacks on U.S. ships. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed that the air force used drones against U.S. destroyers and targeted a container ship, but the ship’s management in Athens confirmed that the vessel was not hit. The attacks on ships in key shipping lanes such as the Red Sea have disrupted freight routes, leading to longer and more expensive journeys for cargo ships.

Despite the Houthi attacks being in support of Palestinians in the Gaza war, the frequency of attacks has decreased recently. This decrease followed Israeli strikes on military targets near the Yemeni port of Hodeidah, which resulted in casualties. The situation remains tense in the region, with U.S. forces and CENTCOM monitoring the situation closely to ensure the safety of their forces and maritime traffic in the area.

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