The US military claimed on Wednesday that its forces carried out strikes on 14 Houthi missiles prepared for launch from Yemen, marking the fourth day of US strikes in less than a week.
U.S. Central Command tweeted that the Houthi missiles posed an immediate threat to merchant boats and US Navy ships in the region.
“These missiles on launch rails … could have been fired at any time, prompting U.S. forces to exercise their inherent right and obligation to defend themselves”, the report said.
It went on to say, “These strikes, along with other actions we have taken, will degrade the Houthi’s capabilities to continue their reckless attacks on international and commercial shipping in the Red Sea, the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden”.
Since November, attacks on regional ships by Iran-allied Houthi militias have hampered trade between Asia and Europe and frightened global powers. The US strikes are intended to reduce the Houthis’ ability to launch attacks in the Red Sea.
However, the Houthis, who govern the majority of Yemen, claim they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and have pledged to escalate their attacks.
Also read: Heavy Snow Paralyzes Germany, Grounding Over 800 Flights And Hitting Trains
MCA confirmed the Chief Minister’s presence in an official statement. The statement also named Rohit…
World-renowned Ukrainian filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa has returned to the Cannes Film Festival with a political…
President Droupadi Murmu has approached the top court for clarity. President Murmu invoked Article 143…
The announcement led surge in the stock market. The Sensex gained 1,200.18 points, or 1.48…
India marked a significant cultural milestone at the 78th Cannes Film Festival with the inauguration…
Students can check their marks online and are advised to verify personal and academic details…