AFP news agency reported that heavy explosions were felt in the Yemeni capital Sana'a.
A local military source confirmed these North American and British attacks, which, according to the Pentagon (US Department of Defense), were carried out with the support of six countries: Canada, Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, and the Netherlands. and New York.Zeland.
In recent weeks, there have been other similar raids against Yemeni territory, the first of which was launched on the night of January 11-12.
In Washington, after the military operation, US (US) Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin promised that the Houthis would “face the consequences” of their attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
“The United States will not hesitate to take action, if necessary, to protect human lives and free trade,” he said.
In London, the Ministry of Defense confirmed the Air Force's involvement in the strikes, saying four Typhoon fighter-bombers and two supply planes had been mobilized.
The Houthis, who control the Yemeni capital Sana'a and large swathes of northern and western Yemen, have launched attacks in recent months on Israeli territory and against ships linked to Israel or visiting Israeli ports, and have vowed to continue these operations. The Jewish army continues its offensive in the Gaza Strip, which has already caused tens of thousands of deaths and injuries.
Yemeni rebels have threatened to attack US and British ships in the area in retaliation for bombings by both Western countries against Yemeni positions.
From the perspective of Washington and London, these bombings will disrupt the operations of the Yemeni rebels and guarantee freedom of movement in the region.
Tensions in the region have led major shipping companies to constantly adjust their routes to avoid passing through this critical route, which liquefies 8% of global grain trade, 12% of global oil trade and 8% of global gas trade.
