The United States and Britain have conducted large-scale military strikes against eight sites in Yemen controlled by Houthi militants. The Biden administration intends to wage a sustained and open-ended campaign against the Iran-backed group. The strikes targeted radars, drone and missile sites, and underground weapons storage bunkers. The administration aims to weaken the Houthis’ ability to threaten merchant ships and military vessels without causing large casualties. The U.S.-led strikes, named Poseidon Archer, have not deterred the Houthis from attacking shipping lanes critical for global trade. The Houthis have remained defiant and vowed retaliation against American and British attacks. President Biden has stated that U.S. airstrikes against the Houthis will continue.
2024-01-23 09:56:38
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