US Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen After Red Sea Threats
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Roshan Amiri - . December 31, 2024
- . Update: December 31, 2024 9:42 pm
The United States military confirmed it had launched air and naval operations targeting the Houthis in Yemen following missile and drone threats in the Red Sea. These strikes affected Sanaa, the Country’s capital, and coastal regions aimed at crippling the Houthi’s- Iran backed militia’s use of assets in attacking U.S and commercial ships.
CENTCOM acknowledged the action stating that the US Navy and Air Force aircrafts engaged and blew up seven cruise missiles and unmanned aerial drones, the US did not lose any individuals or machinery.
Specificities of the Strike and Its Consequences for the Strategy
Eyewitnesses in Sanaa said they heard several blasts with the heaviest strikes close to the defense ministry. The Houthis denounced the attacks as ‘American aggression’ in what could be seen as an extension of a US support for Israel as the Gaza conflict ensued.
The Houthis have in the past taken responsibility for missile attacks directed at Israel and have sought to present themselves as a force supporting Palestinians in the Gaza strife. As a result, escalation adds a new complex dimension to security challenges in the Red Sea that may pose a threat to international and regional trade as well as maritime security.
Contemporary History of the Conflict
There has been an increase in hostilities on the Red sea with the Houthis targeting both marine and Israeli targets. The U.S. strikes are aimed at preserving important sea lanes and reversing the group’s advances.
The latest exchanges depict the instabilities of the region that equally has geopolitical actors and local factions. Other experts warn that the conflict between Iran-aligned factions and Western countries might escalate, and the situation will turn into regional hostility.
