Additional Coverage:
- US says B-2 stealth bombers struck hidden Houthi weapons, sending a message to foes that nothing is out of reach (newsbreak.com)
The US military launched precision airstrikes in Yemen on Wednesday, targeting Houthi weapons storage facilities. The operation involved B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, marking their first known use in the Houthi conflict.
The strikes were carried out by US Navy and Air Force assets, including B-2 Spirit bombers and long-range stealth jets. The B-2s sent a message to the Houthis and US adversaries like Iran, demonstrating America’s ability to strike hardened underground targets.
Over the past year, the Houthis have targeted merchant ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden using missiles and drones. The US military has routinely shot down these threats.
The strikes are part of the US counter-Houthi campaign, which has seen American forces bomb Houthi targets in the past. The bombing comes amid regional tensions over Israel’s expected retaliation against Iran.