The U.S. military struck more than a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen on Friday, hitting command centers, missile launch sites, and underground storage facilities belonging to the Iran-backed group. The strikes, carried out by aircraft and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers in the Red Sea, utilized Tomahawk Land-Attack Cruise Missiles (TLAMs). U.S. officials reported that military aircraft bombed Houthi positions at five key locations, including the Hodeida airport, military bases in the Katheib area, and missile sites in Sanaa and Dhamar provinces.
Early this morning, Air and Naval Forces under U.S. Central Command carried out a Series of Strikes against the Houthi Terrorist Group in Yemen; with Aircraft as well as “Tomahawk” Land-Attack Cruise Missiles (TLAM) launched from Arleigh Burke-Class Guided-Missile Destroyers… pic.twitter.com/zgXTAslOxd
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Houthi media confirmed seven strikes hit Hodeida, with additional strikes in the Seiyana area of Sanaa and the Bayda province. These attacks come days after the Houthis threatened military operations against Israel and launched a complex missile and drone attack targeting U.S. Navy ships in the Red Sea. While U.S. Navy destroyers intercepted the missiles and drones, no personnel were injured.
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed 15 strikes in total, aimed at degrading Houthi offensive military capabilities, including cruise and ballistic missiles. CENTCOM said the strikes were conducted to protect freedom of navigation and secure international waters for U.S. and coalition vessels.
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