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U.S. military targets Houthi rebels in Yemen

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The United States conducted multiple airstrikes overnight from Saturday to Sunday, targeting weapon storage facilities belonging to the Houthi rebels in Yemen, the Pentagon announced. 

These attacks underscore the growing threats posed by the Houthis’ arsenal of sophisticated weaponry © Mena Today 

These attacks underscore the growing threats posed by the Houthis’ arsenal of sophisticated weaponry © Mena Today 

The United States conducted multiple airstrikes overnight from Saturday to Sunday, targeting weapon storage facilities belonging to the Houthi rebels in Yemen, the Pentagon announced. 

These facilities housed advanced weaponry used by the Iranian-backed Houthis to attack civilian and military vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, according to a senior U.S. official.

The Houthi-controlled Al-Massira TV reported three strikes in different districts of Sana’a, the Yemeni capital.

The Houthis, who control vast areas of Yemen, have been conducting attacks for months against Israel and ships they allege are connected to the state. They claim their actions are in solidarity with Hamas, which has been engaged in conflict with Israel in Gaza for over a year.

These attacks underscore the growing threats posed by the Houthis’ arsenal of sophisticated weaponry, which includes missiles and drones capable of reaching critical maritime and strategic targets.

In response to the increasing Houthi aggression, the United States and the United Kingdom have launched regular airstrikes targeting the group's infrastructure. Despite these efforts, the Houthis’ operational capacity has not yet been fully neutralized.

In mid-October, the U.S. deployed B-2 stealth bombers for the first time against Houthi positions, marking a significant escalation in military operations.

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