US Air Strikes
On Wednesday, the U.S. conducted strikes on 14 Houthi missiles in Yemen. The missiles were loaded and ready to be fired. This marked the fourth day of U.S. strikes in less than a week against Houthi targets.
Houthis’s an Imminent Security Threat:
U.S. Central Command, on X, stated that Houthi missiles posed an imminent threat to merchant vessels and U.S. Navy ships in the region.
The statement said that the missiles could be fired anytime. This urged US to strike on 14 Houthi missiles in Yemen practicing their right of self-defiance.
The US launched strikes on 14 Houthi missiles with the aim of degrading Houthi capabilities and thwarting their reckless attacks on international and commercial shipping in key waterways.”
Houthi’s Activities in the Red Sea:
Houthi militia attacks on ships in the region since November have disrupted trade between Asia and Europe. These actions have raised concerns among major powers. The U.S. strikes on 14 Houthi Missiles in Yemen aim to diminish the Houthi’s capability to conduct further attacks in the Red Sea. The objective is to address the ongoing disruption and enhance regional stability.
- Houthi’s Stance:
The Houthis, claim their actions are in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. They have asserted their intention to broaden their attacks. The group’s control and threats indicate a potential escalation in their activities.
US Damage:
On Wednesday, U.S. Central Command reported a drone, launched from Houthi, struck a U.S.-owned vessel in the Gulf of Aden.
The attack caused some damage but resulted in no injuries, as mentioned on X.
The targeted vessel, M/V Genco Picardy, is a U.S.-operated bulk carrier flying the Marshall Islands flag.
In response, the United States designated the Houthi rebels in Yemen as a terrorist group. This move came after militants targeted US operated vessel in the Red Sea
