{"id":2152290,"date":"2024-01-17T22:59:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T03:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-launches-new-airstrikes-inside-yemen\/"},"modified":"2024-01-17T23:04:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T04:04:05","slug":"u-s-launches-new-airstrikes-inside-yemen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-launches-new-airstrikes-inside-yemen\/","title":{"rendered":"New U.S. airstrikes hit 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\">10<\/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-airstrikes-inside-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=2152290&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--><h2>U.S. Launches\u2063 New Wave of Airstrikes Against Houthis\u200c in Yemen<\/h2>\n<p>The U.S. made a bold move on Wednesday, announcing a fresh round of airstrikes\u2064 against the Houthis in Yemen. This decision came after \u2063the terror\u2062 group targeted a U.S.-owned commercial vessel \u200dearlier in the day.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to strike again was prompted by reports from U.S. officials in the Middle East, who revealed that the \u200dHouthis were actively planning terrorist attacks against\u200d U.S. bases in the region.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cIn the context of ongoing multi-national\u200c efforts to protect freedom of navigation and prevent attacks on U.S. and partner \u200bmaritime traffic in the Red Sea, on Jan. 17 at\u2064 approximately 11:59 \u200bp.m. (Sanaa\u200c time), U.S. Central Command forces conducted strikes on 14\u2063 Iran-backed Houthi missiles that were loaded to\u2064 be fired in Houthi controlled\u200c areas \u200cin Yemen,\u201d U.S. Central\u2063 Command said in a statement. \u201cThese missiles on launch rails presented an imminent \u200dthreat to merchant vessels and U.S. Navy ships in the region and could have been fired at any time, prompting U.S. forces to exercise their inherent right and obligation\u2064 to defend themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The statement emphasized\u2063 that the airstrikes aimed to weaken the Houthis&#8217; ability to carry out further terror attacks on commercial vessels and to protect U.S. forces from potential harm.<\/p>\n<p>General Michael Erik Kurilla, USCENTCOM Commander, expressed concern over\u200c the\u2062 Houthis&#8217; actions, stating, \u201cThe actions by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists continue to endanger international mariners and disrupt the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-shoots-down-21-houthi-drones-missiles-launched-in-complex-attack-on-shipping-lanes\/\" title=\"U.S. thwarts 21 Houthi drones, missiles in intricate shipping lane assault\">commercial shipping lanes<\/a> in the Southern Red Sea and adjacent waterways.\u201d He reassured, \u201cWe will continue to take actions to protect the lives of innocent mariners and we will always \u200dprotect our people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In a recent development, the Biden administration designated the Houthis as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) group, partially reversing their decision from 2021 when they removed the group from the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) list.<\/p>\n<p>However, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-claims-president-trump-has-yet-to-endorse-vaccines\/\" title=\"White House claims President Trump has yet to endorse vaccines\">administration fell short<\/a> \u2064of re-designating the Houthis as an FTO, which would have imposed more severe penalties compared to being designated as an SDGT.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>An FTO designation would have made \u200cit illegal for any U.S. individuals\u200c or entities to provide any form of\u2064 support or resources to \u2064the group, including\u200b financial aid, training, assets, and even communications. On the\u200d other hand, an SDGT designation targets specific individuals or entities rather \u200bthan the entire organization.<\/p>\n<p>The New York Times highlighted that designating the\u200b Houthis as an FTO would have simplified the \u2064prosecution of anyone who knowingly assists the group with \u200cmoney, supplies, training, or other forms of support.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What diplomatic efforts are being made by the international community to\u200b broker a peace\u200b agreement and address the root causes of the conflict in Yemen<\/h2>\n<p><span>  To self-defense.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The airstrikes targeted missile sites and launch pads\u200d controlled\u200d by\u200c the Houthis in Yemen. The U.S. military stated \u2063that the strikes\u200d were necessary to neutralize the immediate threat posed by the Houthis and to protect American and partner maritime traffic in the \u2062Red Sea region.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062U.S. has long been involved in the conflict in\u200c Yemen, providing support to the Saudi-led coalition fighting against the Houthis. The latest round of airstrikes is seen as a significant escalation in U.S. involvement and underscores the growing concern over the activities of the Houthis in \u2062the region.<\/p>\n<p>The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, \u200chave been engaged in a brutal\u2062 civil war in Yemen since 2014. The conflict has resulted in a humanitarian crisis, with millions of Yemenis facing severe \u2063food and medical shortages. The U.S. has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/totally-inappropriate-trump-others-blast-biden-for-giving-palestinians-fresh-u-s-tax-dollars\/\" title=\"Trump, others criticize Biden for funding Palestinians with US tax dollars, calling it \"totally inappropriate.\"\">providing humanitarian \u2063aid<\/a> to the people of\u200c Yemen, but at the \u200dsame time,\u2064 it has been targeting the Houthis in an attempt to curb their influence.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to launch new airstrikes\u2064 against the Houthis has been met with mixed \u2062reactions. Supporters argue that it is necessary to protect American and partner interests in the region and to prevent further attacks on commercial vessels. Critics, on the other hand,\u200d claim that the airstrikes will only further escalate the conflict and deepen the \u200bsuffering of \u2063the Yemeni people.<\/p>\n<p>The situation in Yemen is \u2062complex and\u200b there are no easy solutions. The U.S. airstrikes may temporarily degrade the capabilities of the Houthis, but they do not address the \u200dunderlying issues that have fueled the conflict. A political solution is needed to\u200b bring\u2063 an end to the violence and to \u2064address the humanitarian\u200d crisis in\u2062 Yemen.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. \u200chas called for a ceasefire and a negotiated settlement to the conflict, but so far, these efforts have been unsuccessful. The international community must \u200cintensify its diplomatic efforts to broker a peace agreement and ensure\u2063 that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-says-hes-seen-confirmed-pictures-of-hamas-beheading-children\/\" title=\"Biden claims he's viewed 'verified images' of Hamas beheading kids.\">humanitarian aid\u2063 reaches<\/a> those in need.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, the U.S. will continue \u200cto take necessary actions to protect its interests and ensure the safety of its\u2063 personnel and vessels in the region.\u2062 The airstrikes against the\u2064 Houthis are\u2064 just one part of a larger strategy to counter the influence of Iran and promote stability in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>As the\u200b situation in Yemen unfolds, it is crucial for the international community to work together to find a lasting solution that addresses the root\u2062 causes of the conflict \u2063and provides much-needed relief to the Yemeni people. The U.S. airstrikes may be a tactical response to \u200can immediate threat, but they do not provide a comprehensive solution.\u200d Only through diplomatic efforts and a commitment to peace can the situation in Yemen be resolved.<\/p>\n<p>In the coming weeks and months, it will become clear whether the airstrikes were \u200can effective deterrent against \u200dthe Houthis\u2064 or\u2062 if they will further escalate the conflict. The U.S. and its\u200d allies\u2063 must remain vigilant and be prepared to take additional action if necessary. The stakes are high and the consequences of inaction are too great. The people of Yemen deserve a peaceful and prosperous future, and it \u200cis the responsibility of the international community to help make that a reality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. retaliated with fresh airstrikes on the Houthis in Yemen following their attack on a U.S.-owned commercial vessel. Officials revealed that the Houthis were plotting terrorist acts, prompting the renewed strikes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2152291,"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-2152290","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\/2152290","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=2152290"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2152290\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2152291"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2152290"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2152290"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2152290"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}