Escalating Conflict: U.S. Initiates Fresh Strikes on Yemen's Houthis
The assault occurred one day after U.S. and UK operations on facilities linked to the Houthi group triggered demonstrations and demands for reprisal.
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The United States initiated additional strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen for the second consecutive day in response to the group's warnings of retaliation following attacks on its facilities. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the firing of Tomahawk missiles from the USS Carney at a Houthi radar site, describing it as a "follow-on action" to the joint U.S. and UK attacks on Houthi military sites in Yemen. President Joe Biden warned of further strikes, emphasizing a response to what he termed "outrageous behavior" by the Houthis.
The Houthi rebels attribute their campaign to supporting Palestinians facing Israeli siege and bombardment in Gaza. The U.S. Department of Defense reported over 150 munitions fired at Houthi-controlled locations, targeting weapons depots, launch sites, air defense radars, command and control nodes, and production facilities. The Houthis, who have controlled most of Yemen for nearly a decade, reported five fighters killed and pledged to continue attacks on regional shipping.
The strikes mark the first military intervention by the U.S. in reaction to drone and missile attacks on commercial ships since Israel's war on Gaza began in October. While some major U.S. allies supported the strikes, others provided logistical and intelligence support, and a few abstained, expressing concerns about a wider escalation. Yemenis protested the U.S. and British strikes, denouncing Israel and reaffirming support for Palestinians.
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