The United States carried out strikes against four anti-ship ballistic missiles in Houthi-held territory in Yemen on Tuesday, Reuters reported, citing two U.S. officials who spoke on condition of anonymity.
The United States on Friday carried out an unprovoked attack on a Houthi radar site used to support attacks on international shipping, aimed at reducing the group's ability to carry out further attacks. was separate from Operation Prosperity Guardian. US-led coalition to protect freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.If confirmed, Tuesday's attack would be the latest after a multinational operation Thursday night against dozens of targets, including radars, missile launch sites and storage facilities, ammunition depots, and 16 other targets. Reuters report.
The Houthis claimed the attack targeted ships with ties to Israel, but U.S. officials said conflict Its characterization. According to Reuters, groups backing Iran have expanded their targets to include commercial ships owned and operated by the United States. (Related article: US Navy seizes Iranian weapons intended to supply Houthi rebels)
The United States had threatened to take further retaliation if necessary to protect U.S. forces from Houthi attacks and strengthen freedom of navigation on the high seas.
President Joe Biden: “We will work with our allies to ensure that the Houthis continue to commit this outrageous act.'' Said Friday.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin: “If necessary, we will take additional actions to protect U.S. forces.'' Said said in a statement after Thursday's strike.
The Iranian-backed Houthis had vowed to retaliate against the United States for attacks on targets and locations that enabled the rebels to carry out more than 20 attacks on international shipping since November 19. The Associated Press reported. report.
On Monday, the Houthis fired an anti-ship ballistic missile, attacking the U.S. military-owned dry bulk ship Gibraltar Eagle. Said.
U.S. fighter jets also shot down an anti-ship cruise missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels toward a U.S. Navy destroyer on Sunday. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on the coast of Al Hudaydah, a major port city in Yemen Said In a statement.
The aircraft that destroyed the cruise missile was ground-based and was not operated from a Navy aircraft carrier patrolling the area as part of Operation Prosperity Guardian, War Zone reported. Quote US officials.
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) January 12, 2024
US Middle East military Confirmed At least 28 attacks on international shipping have occurred since mid-November. In addition to this number, additional attacks have also been reported.
On Tuesday, there were reports that the vessel had collided with an unknown object in its cargo hold. according to to the UK Maritime Trading Operations (UKMTO) Group. It was not immediately confirmed whether the attack originated from Houthi-held areas in Yemen.
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