In a decisive move, US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Thursday that its forces executed four strikes on Wednesday in areas of Yemen under Houthi control. The Iran-backed militia had reportedly been preparing to target ships in the Red Sea.
In a statement, CENTCOM detailed the operation, stating, “US CENTCOM forces successfully conducted four self-defense strikes against seven mobile anti-ship cruise missiles, three mobile unmanned aerial vehicles, and one explosive unmanned surface vessel in Houthi controlled areas of Yemen, that were prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea.”
Additionally, CENTCOM disclosed that on January 28, US forces intercepted a vessel in the Arabian Sea, seizing advanced conventional weapons and other lethal aid from Iran destined for Houthi-held territories in Yemen.
The Houthi group, citing solidarity with Palestinians against Israel’s military actions in Gaza, has been consistently launching drones and missiles against international commercial shipping since mid-November.
The recent military actions underscore the ongoing tensions in the region and the US commitment to safeguarding international waters from potential Houthi threats
