The United States carried out an additional attack against the Yemeni Houthi forces, Friday, January 12, American officials told Reuters and local media, at a time when the administration of President Joe Biden confirmed that it would take all necessary measures to protect maritime transport in the Red Sea. sea. The wave of attacks launched by the United States and Britain against the Houthis raised fears of a large-scale conflict in the Middle East.
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On Friday, January 12, the United States launched another military operation against the Houthi rebels in Yemen, following the large-scale attacks carried out yesterday in a joint mission with the United Kingdom.
The latest attack, which one US official cited by Reuters said targeted a radar site, came a day after dozens of US and British attacks on the Iran-backed group's facilities.
The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, did not provide further details. Radar infrastructure has been a key target in US military efforts to stop Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
Al-Masirah TV, affiliated with the Houthi movement, had previously reported that the United States and the United Kingdom were attacking the Yemeni capital, Sanaa.
As concerns grew about the regional conflict expanding, US and British warplanes, ships and submarines on Thursday launched missiles at targets across Yemen controlled by the group, which has portrayed its naval campaign as a show of support for Palestinians under Israeli siege in Gaza.
While Houthi leaders vowed revenge, US President Joe Biden warned that he may order more attacks if the group does not stop its attacks on commercial and military ships in the Red Sea, one of the most important commercial vessels in the world.
“We will be sure to respond to the Houthis if they continue this terrible behavior,” Biden told reporters during a stop in Pennsylvania on Friday.
White House spokesman John Kirby said the attacks targeted the Houthis' ability to store, launch and direct missiles or drones, which the group has used in recent months to threaten navigation in the Red Sea.
The Houthis, who have controlled much of Yemen for nearly a decade, reported five fighters killed but vowed to continue their attacks on regional shipping.
With Reuters
