In a dramatic escalation in the Middle East, the United States launched a series of airstrikes on Yemen's key Red Sea port of Hodeidah. The operation, targeting the Zabid District and the vessel known as Galaxy Leader, comes just hours after retaliatory strikes by the Houthis.
The Houthis recently fired a mix of drones, ballistic, and cruise missiles at the USS Harry S. Truman and its accompanying warships, intensifying an already high-stakes exchange in the region. U.S. forces responded swiftly by shooting down 11 Houthi drones and tracking a missile that splashed down harmlessly off Yemen’s coast.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stressed that the campaign will be relentless until the Houthis halt attacks on shipping. "The minute the Houthis say we'll stop shooting at your ships, we'll stop shooting at your drones," he declared, emphasizing the mission to restore freedom of navigation in this vital waterway.
Meanwhile, the Houthis warned that the American strikes are seen as support for Israel, vowing to maintain their naval blockade until aid can reach Gaza. The developing situation in the Red Sea not only impacts regional stability but also keeps global trade and international security on edge. Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding showdown! 🔥🌍
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U.S. launches strikes on Yemen's Hodeidah amid tensions with Houthis
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