{"id":2151137,"date":"2024-01-16T21:39:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T02:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-launches-new-round-of-airstrikes-against-houthis-in-yemen\/"},"modified":"2024-01-16T21:42:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T02:42:41","slug":"u-s-launches-new-round-of-airstrikes-against-houthis-in-yemen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-launches-new-round-of-airstrikes-against-houthis-in-yemen\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. launches fresh airstrikes on Houthis in Yemen"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fu-s-launches-new-round-of-airstrikes-against-houthis-in-yemen%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2151137&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The U.S. military has taken decisive action against the\u2062 Houthis in Yemen this week, launching a new round of airstrikes. This Iranian-backed terrorist group has been relentlessly attacking merchant ships and\u200d U.S. forces in the Red Sea, and it&#8217;s time to put an end to their reign of terror.<\/p>\n<p>According to U.S. Central Command, the Houthis fired yet \u2064another \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-finally-does-bare-minimum-to-address-houthi-attacks-in-red-sea\/\" title=\"Biden takes minimal action against Houthi attacks in Red Sea\">anti-ship\u200d ballistic missile<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinas-military-announces-live-fire-drills-surrounding-taiwan-following-pelosi-arrival\/\" title=\"China\u2019s Military Announces Live Fire Drills Surrounding Taiwan Following Pelosi Arrival\">international shipping lanes<\/a>, hitting the M\/V\u2063 Zografia, a Maltese flagged bulk carrier.\u200b Thankfully, the vessel remained seaworthy despite the strike.<\/p>\n<p>But the U.S. forces weren&#8217;t about to \u200blet this \u200baggression go unanswered. Earlier in the day, they struck\u2064 and destroyed four Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles that were ready to launch from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. This was \u200da crucial preemptive \u200cstrike to protect innocent mariners on international merchant ships \u2062transiting in the Red Sea.<\/p>\n<p>In another significant development, \u200cCENTCOM announced that they had intercepted a ship near the coast of Somalia on January 11. This vessel was illegally transporting advanced \u2064lethal aid from Iran to resupply\u2063 the\u200d Houthi terrorists.\u200b U.S.\u200c Navy SEALs, \u2063with the support of helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles, executed a daring boarding of the ship in international waters of the Arabian Sea. They successfully seized Iranian-made ballistic missile and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-navy-seizes-ship-transporting-lethal-aid-from-iran-to-houthis\/\" title=\"US Navy seizes Iranian ship carrying deadly aid for Houthis\">cruise missile components<\/a>, including propulsion, guidance, and warheads\u2062 for Houthi medium-range ballistic missiles and \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/russian-navy-moves-16-warships-near-syria\/\" title=\"Russian Navy Moves 16 Warships Near Syria\">anti-ship cruise missiles<\/a>. These weapons have been used by the Houthis to threaten and\u2064 attack \u2064innocent mariners.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that \u200dthe direct or indirect supply, sale, or transfer of weapons to the Houthis in Yemen is a clear violation of U.N. Security Resolution 2216 \u2063and international law. The U.S. is\u200c committed to upholding these laws and will not tolerate such actions.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, two U.S. Navy SEALs \u200bwere reported as lost at sea during this operation. The search for these missing teammates is ongoing, and General Michael Erik Kurilla, USCENTCOM Commander, has vowed to leave no stone unturned.<\/p>\n<p>In a \u2063final blow to the Houthis, the Navy sunk the\u200d vessel that was illegally transporting the weapons. This sends a strong message that\u200b the U.S. will not allow the\u2064 Houthis to continue their destructive activities unchecked.<\/p>\n<p>To stay updated on the latest\u200d news, download the Daily Wire app by clicking here. Let&#8217;s stand together against\u2063 terrorism and protect innocent lives.  <\/p>\n<h2> What are \u2063the potential consequences for commercial vessels and \u2063U.S. military \u2064personnel if swift and \u200ddecisive action is not taken to counter\u2064 the acts of aggression committed by \u2064the Houthis?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  T attack represents the latest in \u2062a series of acts of aggression committed by the Houthis, which have endangered both commercial vessels and the\u2062 safety of U.S. military personnel. It is imperative that the U.S. \u2063takes swift and decisive\u2064 action to\u2062 protect its\u200c interests and ensure the safety of its \u200cpersonnel and allies in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The Houthis, an Iranian-backed terrorist group\u2064 operating in Yemen, have been \u200cwreaking havoc in the region for far \u2064too long. Their \u2063actions have destabilized the area, disrupted vital shipping lanes, \u2064and posed a direct threat to the security of both commercial and military vessels. The continued aggression by the \u200bHouthis\u2064 cannot be allowed to persist unchecked.<\/p>\n<p>The recent attack\u200b on the M\/V Zografia underscores the urgent need for the \u200bU.S. military to take \u200dstrong \u2064action \u2064against these terrorists. This attack demonstrates the \u200cHouthis&#8217; willingness to target\u2063 innocent merchant \u2064ships, causing \u200csignificant economic damage and jeopardizing global trade routes. Such brazen acts of aggression must not go unanswered.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the safety and security\u200c of U.S. forces in the Red \u2062Sea is\u2064 of paramount importance. The Houthis&#8217; aggressive\u2064 actions have repeatedly targeted U.S. military installations, putting American personnel at\u200b risk. It is imperative that the U.S. government prioritize the safety of its troops and\u200c ensure\u2063 that they are protected from further harm.<\/p>\n<p>By launching a new round of airstrikes against the Houthis, the U.S. military is sending a clear message that their reign of terror will not be tolerated. The airstrikes serve\u200d not only as a deterrent to \u2064future attacks but\u200c also as a\u200d means to \u200cdegrade \u200dthe capabilities of this Iranian-backed \u200cgroup. It\u200c is crucial that the U.S. military continues to engage in \u2062targeted operations to neutralize the Houthis&#8217; ability to harm \u2062innocent civilians and threaten international security.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to recognize that the\u200c fight \u2064against the Houthis\u200c is not a unilateral effort.\u200b The \u2064Yemeni government has long\u2063 been fighting against \u200bthis terrorist group, striving to safeguard\u2062 the stability\u200b and\u2063 security\u200c of their country. The \u2063U.S.\u2064 military action is in support of these efforts and seeks to assist the Yemeni government in its fight against the Houthis.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b international community must also \u200drally behind\u2064 the U.S. military&#8217;s decisive action and\u2064 condemn the Houthis&#8217; actions.\u200b Iran&#8217;s support \u200bfor \u2064this terrorist group must be exposed, and measures must\u200d be taken to \u200chold them accountable for their role in destabilizing \u200cthe \u2063region. Additionally, nations \u200bmust strengthen \u200btheir coordination\u200d and cooperation to combat the threat \u2064posed by the\u200d Houthis effectively.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, \u200cthe recent\u200c airstrikes \u200bcarried out by \u2062the U.S. military against the Houthis in\u2064 Yemen are a necessary and \u2062justified\u2063 response to their relentless attacks\u2063 on merchant ships and\u200d U.S. forces. It is imperative that the U.S. takes\u2062 action to ensure the \u2064safety of\u200b its personnel, protect its \u200dinterests, and\u2064 support the Yemeni government in its fight against \u200cthis Iranian-backed terrorist group. The international community must unite in \u200bcondemning the\u200c Houthis&#8217; actions and\u2063 hold Iran accountable for its support of this destabilizing force.\u2063 Only through collective efforts can \u200bwe put an end to the reign of terror imposed\u200b by the Houthis and restore peace\u200d and stability to the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. military conducted fresh airstrikes on the Houthis in Yemen due to their ongoing attacks on merchant ships and American forces in the Red Sea. U.S. Central Command reported that the Houthis targeted international shipping lanes again, hitting M\/V Zografia with an anti-ship ballistic missile<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2151138,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2151137","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2151137","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2151137"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2151137\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2151138"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2151137"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2151137"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2151137"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}