A second round of airstrikes has been conducted by the US against Houthi rebels in Yemen, following the initial attacks carried out by American and British forces.
Earlier on Friday, news broke of another missile attack on a Red Sea ship. This comes after Houthi rebels issued a warning, stating that British interests were considered "legitimate targets" in response to recent airstrikes carried out by the RAF and the US.
US Carries Out More Strikes Against Houthi Rebels
In response to a series of drone and missile attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, US and UK warplanes, ships, and submarines carried out an extensive overnight bombardment.
The Houthis have promised to respond with great force. In response to the strikes, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, a military spokesperson, emphasized that there would be consequences for these actions.
On Friday evening, there was news of a fresh missile attack off Yemen, as reported by the UK Maritime Trade Operations, the authority responsible for overseeing Middle East waters.
According to reports, a missile was launched towards a ship located 90 miles southeast of Aden, Yemen. Fortunately, the ship confirmed that no injuries or damage occurred. The militants made an error by attacking a tanker that was transporting Russian oil, as per The Independent.
During a recent briefing, Lieutenant General Douglas Sims, the director of the Joint Staff, provided an update on the recent attacks. According to Sims, a total of 28 locations were targeted, with over 150 munitions being used.
"We have definitely seen a decline in their capability," Sims stated. "I have doubts about their ability to replicate their previous performance." "But we will see," he added.
Sims was discussing an incident on Tuesday involving an Iran-backed group, which resulted in US and British naval forces intercepting and neutralizing 21 missiles and drones launched from Yemen. This was the most significant attack in the region carried out by the organization so far.
Yemen Airstrikes
In a recent development, the Houthis, who have maintained control over a significant portion of Yemen for almost ten years, have reported the unfortunate loss of five of their fighters. These casualties occurred as a result of a series of 73 air strikes.
They have made a commitment to retaliate and persist with their assaults on shipping, claiming that their objective is to provide support to Palestinians in their conflict with Israel.Sims mentioned that there is an expectation for the Houthis to retaliate, as they had already launched an anti-ship ballistic missile into the Red Sea earlier in the day.
According to his statement, the missile failed to strike any ships.According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations information hub, there have been reports of a missile landing in the sea approximately 500 meters (1,600 feet) away from a ship. This incident occurred about 90 nautical miles southeast of the Yemeni port of Aden.
During the assessment of the damage caused by the strikes, Sims expressed his belief that the number of casualties would be relatively low, as the targets primarily consisted of rural areas, Reuters reported.
In the ongoing situation in the Middle East, President Joe Biden has issued a warning to the Houthis, stating that the United States and its allies are ready to take action against Yemen if the Iran-backed militia continues its assaults on Red Sea shipping. During a visit to Pennsylvania on Friday, he emphasized the need to address the Houthis' unacceptable actions and work together with our allies to respond appropriately.
In addition to the Biden administration's stance on deterrence, White House spokesman John Kirby emphasized that the United States has no plans to escalate the situation into a larger conflict with the Houthis or Iran. This comes after the American and British militaries carried out several air strikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen on Thursday.
"We have no intention of engaging in a conflict with Yemen. We have no interest in engaging in any form of conflict," Kirby stated earlier today. Indeed, the president's actions have consistently aimed to avoid any further escalation of conflict, as evidenced by the recent strikes.
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