On Thursday, the U.S. and British militaries launched a significant retaliatory strike against Iranian-backed Houthi sites in Yemen.
Utilizing Tomahawk missiles from warships and submarines, as well as fighter jets, they targeted over 60 locations at 16 sites.
The strikes aimed at command-and-control nodes, munitions depots, launching systems, production facilities, and air defense radar systems.
President Joe Biden stated that the action was a demonstration that the U.S. and its allies won’t tolerate the Houthi group’s continuous attacks on the Red Sea, the Associated Press reported.
The decision to strike followed diplomatic negotiations and careful consideration, marking the first U.S. military response to ongoing drone and missile attacks on commercial ships.
The coordinated assault occurred a week after a final warning to the Houthis, threatening military action if the attacks didn’t cease.
Members of Congress were briefed on the strike plans earlier on Thursday, and the information comes from anonymous officials discussing military operations.
Written by B.C. Begley
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