Key Takeaways
- The US military has launched new airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.
- The strikes aim to degrade the Houthis’ capabilities to attack vessels in the Red Sea.
- The US military is prepared for any response from the Houthis, with Director of the Joint Staff Douglas Sims stating ‘We’re ready for any response.’
Washington: The U.S. military has launched another airstrike on Houthi targets in Yemen, CNN reported on Friday, citing anonymous U.S. officials.
Launched Friday night U.S. Eastern Time, the strikes were much smaller in scale compared to those launched Thursday by the United States and Britain, said the report.
The official said that the additional strikes were carried out unilaterally by the U.S. military.
Thursday’s strikes targeted Houthi capabilities to attack vessels in the Red Sea, with Director of the Joint Staff Douglas Sims stating the US military’s goal.
Sims expects possible retaliation from the Houthis after Thursday’s strikes but emphasizes preparedness. “We’re ready for any response,” he said.
Pentagon Press Secretary Patrick Ryder told reporters during the briefing that Thursday’s strikes hit more than 60 targets in 28 locations.
