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- U.S. launches airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen (newsbreak.com)
US Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen
The US military launched airstrikes on over a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen on Friday, according to US officials. The strikes aimed to disrupt Houthi military operations that have threatened US and allied ships in the region.
Houthis Continue Attacks on Ships
The Houthis have launched over 100 attacks on ships since last November, including two successful sinkings and one hijacking. Despite US airstrikes, the Houthis have not stopped targeting vessels.
US Strikes Target Houthi Infrastructure
Friday’s strikes went beyond targeting individual missile launchers and instead hit Houthi infrastructure, including storage facilities. This move is part of a broader effort by the US and UK to degrade Houthi capabilities.
Houthi Capabilities Remain Robust
Despite US strikes, the Houthis continue to possess a significant arsenal of weapons. However, US officials claim that the airstrikes have weakened their abilities.
Houthis Backed by Iran
The Houthis, like other Iranian-backed groups in the region, have received weapons and support from Iran.
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