Today: 7 August 2025
13 January 2024
2 mins read

US Conducts New Strikes Against Houthis in Yemen

According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the new strikes were carried out at about 3.45 a.m. on Saturday.

Just a day after launching a coordinated multi-nation attack on nearly 30 Houthi positions in Yemen, the US on Saturday carried out fresh airstrikes against the Iran-backed militia in the war-torn nation.

According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the new strikes were carried out at about 3.45 a.m. on Saturday.

“This strike was conducted by the USS Carney (DDG 64) using Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles and was a follow-on action on a specific military target associated with strikes taken on January 12 designed to degrade the Houthi’s ability to attack maritime vessels, including commercial vessels,” it said in a post on X.

The Central Command said that since November 19, 2023, the Houthi militants have attempted to “attack and harass” vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden at least 28 times.

“These illegal incidents include attacks that have employed anti-ship ballistic missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and cruise missiles,” it said.

The CENTCOM also clarified that these strikes have no association with and are separate from Operation Prosperity Guardian, a defensive coalition of over 20 countries operating in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb Strait and Gulf of Aden.

On Friday, the US and UK struck 28 separate Houthi sites in an attempt to disrupt their ability to fire upon international shipping lanes in the Red Sea, reports CNN.

The two countries were also backed by Canada, Australia, Bahrain, and the Netherlands.

The US had threatened the possibility of additional military action if the Houthis continued to launch drone and missile attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea.

“We will make sure we respond to the Houthis if they continue this outrageous behavior along with our allies,” US President Joe Biden said on Friday while in Pennsylvania.

But after the US-led strikes, the Iran-backed rebel group launched another anti-ship ballistic missile towards a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden, south of Yemen.

Saturday’s strikes also come after the White House said it was trying to avoid an escalation.

“Everything we’re doing, everything we’re trying to do is to prevent any further escalation,” John Kirby, strategic communications coordinator for the National Security Council, told CNN on Friday.

Friday’s strikes targeted radar facilities and command and control nodes, as well as facilities used for the storage and launch of drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.

“These are the primary weapons the Houthis have used to target commercial vessels in the Red Sea.

The attacks killed five people and wounded six more, CNN quoted a spokesman for the Houthi military as saying.

The Houthis vowed that their forces would respond to the attack, calling US and UK assets “legitimate targets”.

The militia control much of northern Yemen, including the capital Sanaa and the strategic Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.

The Houthis said they only attack those Israel-linked or Israel-bound ships to press Israel to stop its war on the Palestinian enclave of the Gaza Strip.

ALSO READ: Biden issues stern warning to Houthi rebels  

Previous Story

Biden issues stern warning to Houthi rebels  

Next Story

US, UK Target Houthis In Red Sea

Latest from -Top News

China, Pakistan Men Join Russia in War: Zelensky

Ukrainian President said soldiers reported “mercenaries” from China, Pakistan, Central Asia, and Africa fighting in the war, and vowed to respond….reports Asian Lite News Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that “mercenaries”

Gaza Conflict Claims 28 Children a Day

UN experts and more than 150 humanitarian organisations have called for a permanent ceasefire…reports Asian Lite News The United Nations reports that around 28 children are being killed each day in Gaza

US Mulls Terror Tag for Muslim Brotherhood

The US’ plan to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group comes after a bipartisan bill was introduced by Republican Congressman…reports Asian Lite News The US is once again edging closer

Hamas Sets Terms For Disarmament

HAMAS: ‘The resistance and its weapons will not be abandoned until our full national rights are restored, foremost among which is the establishment of an independent, fully sovereign Palestinian state’ Hamas affirmed

Statehood For Palestine

Analysts see the general move as a deliberate push to revive a stagnant peace process long controlled by Israel, Hamas and the United States, all of whom, they say, have shown little
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Israeli General Makes Uncommon Rebuke of Leadership

Goldfus urged politicians to prioritise unity during the Gaza conflict

Time to prepare for next pandemic: Kamala

Vice President Harris will virtually address the UN body at