UK - US UK Conduct Fresh Airstrikes Against Houthis In Yemen Targeting Military Capabilities | Benzinga
In a recent development, the U.S. and the U.K. have conducted a new series of airstrikes in Yemen, targeting Houthi military infrastructure. The strikes were aimed at disrupting the group’s activities in the Red Sea, a vital global trade route.
What Happened: The U.S. and British forces carried out the strikes on Monday, focusing on a Houthi underground storage facility and their missile and surveillance capabilities, Reuters reported. The strikes were carried out with the support of Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands.
The Houthis, an Iran-aligned group controlling the most populous areas of Yemen, have been conducting attacks that they claim are in solidarity with Palestinians amid the Israel-Gaza conflict. These attacks have disrupted global shipping and raised concerns about global inflation and the stability of the Middle East.
Despite the recent strikes, the Houthis have continued their attacks on shipping. The U.S. has not disclosed the specific impact of the strikes but maintains that they have been effective in degrading the Houthi’s ability to carry out complex attacks.