In a coordinated effort, the United States and the United Kingdom have carried out a second series of attacks targeting Houthi military sites in Yemen, as confirmed by US officials. The strikes focused on Houthi missile sites, according to reports from the Associated Press.
This latest operation comes in response to the Houthi-backed attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea. The previous strikes, initiated earlier this month by British and American forces, targeted over a dozen sites linked to the Iranian-backed militia.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden engaged in a phone conversation addressing the ongoing assaults against naval and merchant vessels. Additionally, discussions revolved around efforts to secure the release of hostages still held in Gaza by Hamas.
The initial joint attacks, involving British forces, were carried out with meticulous planning to minimize risks to civilians, with operations executed during the night. The recent strikes followed a similar pattern, being conducted under the cover of darkness.
Earlier this month, Yemeni press agency SABA reported that the first round of UK/US attacks occurred in the capital, Sanaa, and the governorates of Sadah, Hodeidah, Taiz, and Dhamar. The Houthi response to the initial strikes claimed casualties and vowed not to let the actions go unanswered.
Lord Cameron, the foreign secretary, illustrated the Houthi actions as “effectively terrorist attacks” and stressed the necessity of counteraction in the Red Sea to prevent further assaults.
