New Delhi: In response to escalating tensions and a series of attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) militaries launched coordinated strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen. The US Central Command confirmed that the strikes, conducted with support from allied nations including Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, targeted 18 Houthi sites in areas controlled by the terrorist group.Joint military operation targets Houthi strongholdsThe strikes, initiated by US and UK Armed Forces, aimed to neutralize Houthi threats against merchant vessels and naval ships operating in the Red Sea region. The coordinated effort also sought to disrupt Houthi activities that hinder aid deliveries to Yemen and destabilize economies in the Middle East.American and British forces carried out an air strike on the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, to target the sites of the Houthi terrorists. pic.twitter.com/2avGCBKuRb— Alaa Pasha (@Alaa2pasha) February 24, 2024According to statements released by the US Central Command, the strikes specifically targeted underground weapons storage facilities, missile depots, air defense systems, radar installations, and a Houthi helicopter. These actions were designed to degrade the Houthi militias capabilities and prevent further attacks on commercial shipping routes including the Red Sea, Bab AI-Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden.Intercepting hostile threats: US forces down anti-ship ballistic missilePrior to the coordinated strikes, US forces successfully intercepted and destroyed an anti-ship ballistic missile launched by Houthi militants into the Gulf of Aden. The USS Mason (DDG 87) thwarted the incoming threat, underscoring the US militarys commitment to safeguarding maritime security and defending against hostile actions in strategic waterways.Continuation of joint counter-Houthi operationsThis latest military engagement follows a series of previous strikes conducted by US, UK, and allied forces against Houthi targets in Yemen. Last month, a coalition of security forces launched precision strikes against 36 Houthi facilities spread across 13 locations in Yemen. These operations were conducted in response to Houthi aggression, including the recent attack on the Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker M/V Marlin Luanda.Upholding regional stability, maritime securityThe coordinated efforts by the US, UK, and allied militaries underscore their commitment to upholding regional stability, safeguarding critical maritime routes, and countering threats posed by Iran-backed Houthi insurgents in Yemen. By disrupting Houthi operations and defending against hostile actions, the coalition aims to mitigate risks to international shipping and promote peace and security in the region.
