
(DailyVantage.com) – The United States flexed its military muscles by hitting Yemeni Houthi targets, safeguarding vital maritime routes in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
At a Glance
- U.S. conducts airstrikes on Houthi weapons facilities.
- Operations aim to protect Red Sea and Gulf of Aden routes.
- Involves U.S. Air Force and Navy assets like F-35C.
- No injuries or damage to U.S. personnel or equipment.
Central Command Strikes
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) executed precise airstrikes on Yemeni Houthi weapon storage sites from November 9-10. The targeted locations are key to the Iran-backed group’s military capabilities, particularly their advanced conventional weapons. The operation involved the strategic deployment of U.S. Air Force and Navy assets, including the advanced F-35C fighter jets. These actions are part of ongoing measures to deter threats to regional allies.
The military operations by the U.S. were in response to escalating aggression from the Houthi movement, which recently attacked commercial and coalition shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Specifically, U.S. Navy destroyers USS Stockdale and USS Spruance, alongside Air Force and Navy aircraft, intercepted and neutralized various Houthi-launched threats in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
March 22 Red Sea Update
On March 22, between approximately 4:22 a.m. and 11:10 p.m. (Sanaa time), United States Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully engaged and destroyed four unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen in self-defense.
During… pic.twitter.com/lFHlCaduX3— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 23, 2024
Successful Neutralization
The U.S. military effectively engaged and neutralized numerous threats, including eight one-way attack drones, five anti-ship ballistic missiles, and four anti-ship cruise missiles. This operation resulted in zero U.S. casualties or equipment damage, underscoring the precision of the strikes. The official reports have not confirmed exact locations, but local accounts suggest Amran and Sanaa provinces were among the areas targeted.
“The strikes are part of CENTCOM’s effort to degrade Iranian-backed Houthi attempts to threaten regional partners and military and merchant vessels in the region.” – CENTCOM
CENTCOM remains resolute in maintaining safety in strategic maritime routes and addressing emerging threats that undermine regional stability. The Houthis have escalated their hostilities following October’s conflicted timeline, increasing missile strikes aimed at Israel, thus impacting crucial shipping lanes.
Geopolitical Context
These retaliatory strikes align with a more aggressive posture from the Biden administration, which has conducted multiple operations against Houthi positions in the last quarter. The Houthi group’s actions are part of broader hostilities following the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, which prompted Israel’s defense minister to threaten Houthi leaders with retaliation if assaults persist.
The U.S. military’s dedication to protecting critical regions demonstrates a broader commitment to countering Iranian influence through its Houthi proxies and stabilizing volatile waterways vital to international commerce and security.
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