U.S. Central Command has announced that the U.S. military, in cooperation with the United Kingdom and with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands, has carried out a “multilateral coalition offensive” against Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. In response, a statement was released.
The attack comes after months of missile attacks by Houthi rebels against merchant ships and trade vessels in the Red Sea.
“We hold Houthi militants and their We blame its destabilizing Iranian sponsors,” General Michael said. Eric Kurilla, USCENTCOM Commander.
“Their illegal and dangerous actions will not be tolerated and they will be held accountable,” Kurilla added.
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On January 11, American and British aircraft and warships attacked multiple targets in Yemen. (U.S. Central Command)
President Biden said he authorized the strike “in direct response to the unprecedented Houthi attack on international shipping in the Red Sea, including the first-ever use of anti-ship ballistic missiles.”
“We will not hesitate to direct further measures as necessary to protect our people and the freedom of international commerce,” he added.
President Biden said he authorized the attack “in direct response to the unprecedented Houthi attack on international shipping in the Red Sea.” (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
According to USCENTCOM, the attack targeted strategic communications systems and missile launch sites.
“At 2:30 a.m. (Sanaa time) on January 11, U.S. Central Command, in coordination with the United Kingdom and with support from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and Bahrain, conducted a joint attack against Houthi targets, This multinational action, which continues to carry out illegal and reckless attacks on U.S. and international shipping and commercial vessels in the Red Sea, has reduced the attack capabilities of radar systems, air defense systems, one-way attack unmanned aircraft systems, cruise missiles, and targeting ballistic missile storage and launch sites, “CENTCOM said in X.
U.S. officials told Fox News that more than 15 F/A-18 Super Hornet strike fighters from the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower were involved in the attack. (U.S. Navy/Liaison Officer)
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Furthermore, “Since October 17, 2023, Iranian-backed Houthi militants have attacked and attempted to harass 27 ships on international shipping routes. These illegal incidents include anti-ship ballistic missiles, “This includes attacks using unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and cruise missiles.” “The Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. These attacks have no connection to, and are separate from, Operation Prosperity Guardian, a defense coalition of more than 20 countries operating in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb Strait, and Gulf of Aden. It is.”
President Joe Biden said he ordered the attack “in direct response to the unprecedented Houthi attack on international shipping in the Red Sea.” (U.S. Central Command)
U.S. officials told Fox News that more than 15 F/A-18 Super Hornet strike fighters from the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower were involved in the attack.
They were launched Thursday to attack Iranian-backed Houthis in undisclosed areas of Yemen.
Officials said everyone returned to the boat safely.
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Immediately after the attack, Houthi leader Abdelmalek al-Houthi vowed in a televised speech that any U.S. attack on Yemen's Houthis would not go unresponsive.
“Any U.S. attack cannot go unresponsive. That response will be greater than the attack carried out with 20 drones and numerous missiles.”
Fox News' Liz Friden and Bradford Betz contributed to this report.
