US launches fresh Tomahawk missile strike on Houthi radar site in Yemen
Another Blow to Houthi Forces
In a bold overnight operation, the United States targeted a key Houthi radar site in Yemen with Tomahawk missiles fired from a warship, the US military confirmed. This strike follows a huge joint US-UK assault on nearly 30 Houthi locations just days earlier.
Biden’s Warning Comes True
President Joe Biden had warned the Iran-backed Houthis to stop their “outrageous behaviour” of attacking shipping in the Red Sea. The latest missile strike is described as a “follow-on action” from the previous operation aimed at halting these attacks.
Houthi Defiance and Global Impact
Despite heavy US-UK military pressure, the Houthis remain defiant. They vow “punishment or retaliation” against what they call “attacks in 1” and have promised to keep targeting ships. Their drone and rocket attacks have already forced shipping firms to reroute vessels, fueling fears of rising fuel prices and global supply disruptions.
Geopolitical Firestorm
The Houthi militants, controlling much of Yemen, claim their strikes support Gaza amid escalating regional tensions. This tangled geopolitical backdrop only deepens the ongoing conflict, keeping the world on edge.
