The US military also intercepted Iranian weapons that were supposed to be delivered to the Houthis in Yemen.
The US launched another missile attack on Yemen. The target of the new attack is Houthi anti-ship missiles. This was reported by Reuters on Tuesday, January 16.
The strike targeted four Houthi anti-ship missiles in Yemen, unnamed US officials said. No details yet.
Earlier in the day US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on Twitter that the US Navy intercepted Iranian weapons that were supposed to be delivered to the Houthis. The supply was carried out using a ship.
A ship carrying Iranian weapons was intercepted on the night of January 11. The American military attacked it with the support of helicopters and drones. It happened off the Somali coast in the international waters of the Arabian Sea.
“The items recovered include propulsion systems, guidance systems and warheads for Houthi medium-range ballistic missiles and anti-ship cruise missiles, as well as air defense-related components,” the military said. US.
The Houthis have used similar weapons to threaten and attack merchant ships in the Red Sea.
This is the first time weapons destined for the Houthis have been seized since the militants began attacking ships in November 2023.
A ship carrying weapons can be seen as dangerous. It was sunk by the US Navy. The fate of the ship’s 14 crew members will be decided in accordance with international law.
Let’s remember that since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip, the Yemeni Houthis who support Hamas have been attacking ships in the Red Sea and launching rocket attacks on Israeli cities.
On January 12, US and British military aircraft and ships conducted the first strikes on Houthi military installations in Yemen in response to attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea.
Source: korrespondent
I am David Wyatt, a professional writer and journalist for Buna Times. I specialize in the world section of news coverage, where I bring to light stories and issues that affect us globally. As a graduate of Journalism, I have always had the passion to spread knowledge through writing.