Joint Effort to Protect Shipping Lanes in Red Sea
U.S. and U.K. forces, alongside a coalition of nations, executed a series of airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, marking the fourth round of joint strikes aimed at halting attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
A Total of 18 Houthi Targets Hit
The airstrikes, hitting 18 targets across eight locations, specifically targeted underground weapons and missile storage facilities, air defense systems, and other military assets utilized by the Houthis.
Steady Response to Houthi Aggression
Despite ongoing Houthi attacks on ships in crucial waterways, including the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, U.S. defense officials have taken more than 30 self-defense strikes recently, emphasizing the commitment to safeguarding global commerce and security.
International Warning to Houthi Militants
Consequences for Illegal Attacks
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reinforced the coalition’s stance, warning the Houthis of repercussions for their continued assaults, which disrupt humanitarian aid deliveries, damage the environment, and threaten regional economies.
Continued Degradation of Houthi Capabilities
Despite ongoing attacks, Pentagon officials remain resolute in their efforts to degrade Houthi capabilities daily, emphasizing the growing impact of coalition strikes on the militants’ operations.
Global Response Urged
Call for International Action
The coalition, comprising several nations, stressed the urgent need for a unified response to the Houthi threat, highlighting the significance of protecting freedom of navigation, international commerce, and holding the militants accountable for their destabilizing actions.
This article was written by Eleanor Watson, a CBS News reporter covering the Pentagon.