The UK and the US are currently engaged in fresh military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, as revealed by US officials to CBS.
These strikes, occurring in tandem with previous actions against Houthi cruise missiles announced earlier by the US on Saturday, mark the third joint operation between the two nations.
USCENTCOM Destroys Six Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles in Yemen
On Feb. 3, at approximately 7:20 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command forces conducted strikes in self-defense against six Houthi anti-ship cruise missiles prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea. U.S. forces… pic.twitter.com/W9BVxiYedU
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) February 3, 2024
The US Central Command for the Middle East (CENTCOM) previously declared that the strikes were conducted in legitimate defense against six Houthi anti-ship cruise missiles, perceived as an imminent threat to US Navy ships and merchant vessels in the Red Sea.
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The operation reflects ongoing efforts to address security concerns in the region.