The United States and Britain have conducted coordinated airstrikes targeting 15 Houthi positions in Yemen, aiming to enhance the safety of maritime shipping in the Red Sea. According to the Pentagon, these strikes were specifically aimed at the Iran-backed Houthi organization’s weapons systems and operational bases.
The airstrikes were executed using a combination of warships and aircraft, affecting multiple locations, including Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, and the strategic port city of Hudeidah.
The recent military actions come in response to the Houthis’ alarming escalation of attacks on commercial vessels, with over 100 incidents reported in the Red Sea since November 2023. The strikes are also seen as a part of broader support for the Palestinian people, who have faced ongoing Israeli military actions for nearly a year.
In related news, Israel conducted airstrikes in Lebanon, reportedly targeting the critical land route between Lebanon and Syria. The attacks have intensified the humanitarian crisis, forcing thousands of people in Lebanon to flee to Syria amid severe blockades and growing difficulties.
